Chaptee Xxyi

CHAPTEE XXYI.

BIOGRAPHIES—WEST SIDE.

O. E. Aber, mercliaut, P. O. Industry, was born in Allegheny county, Pa., in 1852. The family came from Germany at an early day. John Aber, grandfather of O. E., was a native of Allegheny county. Pa., and a farmer. He had twelve children, of whom John, the eldest, was born and remained on the farm until he was twenty-four years of age. For a time John was engaged in school-teaching, and, later, in mercantile business, which he followed until his death. He married Marie Katz, who bore him three sons and three daughters, of whom O. E. is the youngest. Coming to Beaver county in 1861, the father located at Industry, where he became a prominent merchant up to the day of his death. He was succeeded by his eldest son and son-in-law, our subject being engaged as clerk, and finally becoming sole proprietor. He (O. E.).was married in 1873 to Eliza, daughter of Richard Walton, of this county, and one child, CoravBell (now deceased), was born to them. Mr. Aber has eighty acres of well cultivated land and thirty-three cows, whose milk is daily shipped to Pittsburgh. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Republican. in Washington, J. E. AcKisoN, Jii. , dealer in boots and shoes, Beaver Falls, was born Pa., Nov. 25, 1856, and is a son of William and Mary (Knight) Ackison, of Washington county. His paternal grandfather was William Ackison, and maternal grandfather Joseph Knight, natives of England and pioneers of Washington county. Our subject was reared in his native county, and at the age of fifteen entered the store of William Semple, of Allegheny City, as an entry clerk, where he was employed five years. In 1878 he entered the employ of R. Hay, of Pittsburgh, and from 1882 until 1885 was with the wholesale shoe firm of Albree S: Co. , of Pittsburgh. In November, 1885, he embarked in the retail boot and shoe trade at Beaver Falls. He is a gentleman of enterprise and business experience, and is building up a large and lucrative trade. John J. Aggeman, glass presser, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, Feb. 7, 1853, and is a son of John and Elizabeth Aggeman. He was reared and educated in his native city, where he learned his trade. He located in Beaver Falls in 1879, and was one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, of which he has since been a stockholder, and was employed there until June 1, 1887. He served two years as a member of the board of directors of this company. He married, in 1882, Sadie Wright, of Walrose, Pa., by whom he has had three children: Katie A., John Thomas (deceased) and Eloy J. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, and the Catholic Mutual Benefit Associa- tion. Politically he is a Democrat. Daniel Agnew. The outbreak of the rebellion found the supreme court of the United States, most of the state supreme courts, and by far the larger number of the lower courts, federal and state, in the hands of those whose political training inclined them to excuse, if not to approve, the cause of those who were seeking to betray the Union to its destruction. The Pennsylvania bench was no exception to this rule. The majority of its supreme court was as little able as President Buchanan then seemed to be, to find any law or precedent to justify national self-preservation or to authorize the suppression of a gigantic rebellion. One of this majority. Judge George W. Woodward, when the dissolu- tion of the Union seemed imminent in 1861, declared, " If the Union is to be divided, I want the line of separation to run north of Pennsylvania. " Later, this same judge was very 609 6.10 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY,

propei'ly chosen to formulate the decision of the Democratic majori y of the court which disfranchised the Pennsylvania soldiers in the field. These and kindred acts so highly recommended Judge Woodward to his party that in the critical days of 1863, when the cause of the Union was trembling in the balance, he was selected to contest the re-election of Governor Andrew G. Curtin. Chief-Justice LoMrie, who was in entire accord with his colleague on the bench, Judge Woodward, and the author of a then recent decision of the state supreme court, declaring the national draft law unconstitutional, was a candidate for re-election. In selecting a candidate to run against (Jhief-Justice Lowrie, the Republicans or Union men looked for a jurist of liigh legal attainments, who was firm in his convictions and of approved loyalty. All this and much more they found in Judge Agnew, of the Seventeenth Judicial District, whose services to the Union cause had made his name well known throughout the state. The ticket thus composed of Andrew G. Curtin for governor and Daniel Agnew for supreme judge proved too strong for the opposition, and carried the state, in October, by 15,000 majority. By virtue of this popular decision Pennsylvania's great War governor was retained in the position he had filled so worthily and well, and the state supreme court received an infusion of fresh blood, new thought, intense energj', and high patriotic impulse, which at that time it sadly needed. Judge Agnew's accession brought that court into harmony with the Union sentiment of the state and added immediately and in a marked degree to its strength and influence as a judicial body. Judge Agnew is a Pennsylvanian onlj- by adoption and a life long residence He was born in Trenton, N. J., Jan. 5, 1809, and while yet a lad his parents came to Western Pennsylvania, on their way to theetate of JMississippi, and after a brief sojourn in Butler county, settled in Pittsburgh. There young Daniel lived, increasing in wisdom and stature until the dawning period of manhood, when he left the parental roof to go a little farther west and grow up with Beaver county. His father, James Agnew, M. D., was a native of Princeton, N. J., and graduated at its college in 1795. He studied medicine with Dr. McLean, the father of President McLean; took his degree in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1800, and remained a year in Philadelphia under Dr. Benjamin Push. His mother, Sarah B. Howell, was the eldest daughter of Governor Richard Howell, of New Jersey, who was a major of the New Jersey Continental line in the army of the Revolution. His paternal grandfather, Daniel Agnew, came from the County Antrim, in the north of Ireland, in the year 1764, and settled in Xew Jersey. On his mother's side he belonged to the Howells, of Caerfille, in Wales. The father of the future chief justice was for a time vmcertain where he should permanently pitch his tent. The century was just opening; a new country was all before him where to choose, and he was embarrassed by this wide range of choice. He first practised his profession for several years in Trenton, New Jersej", and then went to Mississippi in 1810. He returned in 1813, riding on horseback all the way from Natchez to Princeton, through the Indian country then known as the "wilderness." In the following October he started on his return journey to Mississippi with his family, intending to remain during the winter at the house of John L. Glaser, the owner of a furnace in Butler county, whose wife was a sister of Mrs. Agnew. But Mrs. Agnew, becoming alarmed at the wildness of the West and the dangers of navigation, then made in arks or flat-boats, declined to make the voyage down the Ohio and ^Mississippi, and the whole party came to a halt in Butler county. It was through this circumstance that Mississippi lost and Pennsylvania gained Daniel Agnew as one of its citizens. The family were not unrepresented in Mississippi, however. Mrs. Agnew's brother established himself there, and her niece, Varina Howell, Judge Agnew's first cousin, is the present wife of the ex-Confederate chieftain, 'Mr. Jefferson Davis. Daniel Agnew was educated at the Western University, in Pittsburgh, and studied law under Henry Baldwin and W. W. Fetterman. He was admitted to practice in the spring of 1829, and opened an office in Pittsburgh. Not succeeding as he wished, he went to Beaver in the summer of the same year, intending to return in a year or two. He soon created a practice, however, which once gained by a young lawyer is BICGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 611

not lightly to be given up, and this fact, in connection with another, decided him to remain in Beaver permanently. Tlie other potent influence on his decision was a Miss Elizabeth Moore, daughter of General Robert Moore, a leading lawyer and representative in congress, who had lately died. In the abundant leisure afforded by a law practice still in the future, he wooed, won and married in Julj', 1831, this lady, who has now shared his joys and sorrows, his honors and his cares, for fifty years, and still lives, no less hale and hearty than the Judge himself, rejoicing in the more constant companion- ship which the termination of her husband's long engrossing public duties now brings to her. Land titles were unsettled in that western country, and in the extensive litigation growing out of this circumstance, young Agnew earlj- had a chance to show what he was made of, and he was prompt to improve it. He soon gained a high standing as a land lawyer, and with it a large practice. His first service to the state at large was in 1837, as a member of the constitutional convention which in that and the year following sat in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, forming a seriefe of amendments to the constitution of 1790, and which subseciuently became a part of it. Mr. Agnew drew up the amendment offered by his colleague, John Dickey, as to the appointment and tenure of the judiciary, known as Dickey's Amendment, afterwards modified by the amendment of 1850. It is proper to correct here a false charge brought against Judge Agnew by political enemies: that he voted in the convention to insert the word " white" in the article upon elections. On the question of insertion, he voted always against it; but after failing in that, voted for the section as a whole, on account of other most important amendments Intended to prevent fraudulent voting. In June, 1851, he was appointed by Governor Johnston President Judge of the Seventeenth District, then composed of Beaver, Butler, Mercer and Lawrence counties. In the following October the people confirmed the appointment, electing him for a term of ten years. In 1861 he was reelected without opposition at the call of the members of the bar of all parties. He did not, however, consider that his duties as judge super- seded his duties as a citizen, and when the rebellion broke out,hebecime known at once as an ardent and active supporter of the Union cause. The Virginia Pan Hardle made Beaver a border county, and brought the atmosphere and sxurit of secession into its very midst, A committee of public safety of one hundred members was appointed, and Judge Agnew made its chairman. Later he was a zealous participant in the formation and maintenance of the Christian Commission. As a judge, all his energies were bent to preserve peace and order, and to check the budding treason which had the temerity to show its head in the Seventeenth Judicial District. Other judges, even such as were in sympathy with the Lincoln administration, were in doubt and perplexity as to their proper course in regard to the new issue which was suddenly sprung upon them. Judge Agnew. however, never hesitated. In him sound learning and sound sense went hand in hand; and he found no difficulty in making the eternal principles which underlie all law apply to every time and every emergency. He was the first of the state judges to take cognizance of the aiders and abettors of rebellion around him, and enforce the necessity of obedience and the paramount duty of loyalt}^ to the government. In May, 1861, more than four years before President Johnson talked of making treason odious. Judge Agnew, instructed the grand jurors of Lawrence country that treason was a crime, and all who had any part or lot in it were criminals before the law. In this charge he combated with overwhelming conclusiveness the doctrines held by the Northern allies of rebellion, that aid to the enemies of the L'nited States, which the constitution defines to be treason, meant foreign enemies only. He instructed the grand jury that where a body of men were actually assembled for the purpose of effecting by force of treasonable purpose, all those who perform a part, however minute or however remote from the scene of action, were actually leagued in the general conspiracy, and were to be considered traitors. These were words fitlj" spoken and nobly spoken, at a time when treason was noi?y and aggressive, and our leading public men were still under the delusion that it might 612 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

be put down by soft words and gentle dalliance. Had Jotlier Northern judges everywhere displayed the same spirit, the progress of our arms would not have been so often obstructed and the war prolonged by a disheartening and demoralizing fire in the rear. In answer to those who denied the power of the government to maintain itself against domestic assaults, he wrote and delivered a careful and elaborate address on the '' National Constitution in its Adaptation to a State of War." This address was so timely and so strong, breathing such a lofty spirit of patriotism, and evidently drawn from such rich stores of legal knowledge, that it at once invited public attention to its author, whose fame had been before confined to Western Pennsylvania. By i^pecial request of the members of the Legislature Judge Agnew repeated this address in Harris- burg in February, 1863. Secretary Stanton called for a copy of it, and the Union League, this of city, determined to scatter it free-handed. Two large editions of it w^re published by the league, and when Chief-Justice Lowrie's term in the supreme court was about to expire, the author of the address, while absent in the West, and without an effort on his part, was nominated by the Republicans to succeed him, and elected in October, 1863. As a member of the supreme court of Pennsylvania, Judge Agnew was early called to make a practical application of the doctrines, of which, as a citizen and judge of a lower court, he had been a zealous advocate. A majority of the bench, consisting of Chief-Justice Lowrie and Judges Thompson and AVoodward, had pronounced against the constitutionality of the draft law. Judges Strong and Reed dissented. The question came up again immediately after Judge Agnew's accession to the bench, and, as the senior members of the court were evenly divided, it devolved upon this new judge to decide the question, and his first opinion as .supreme judge was in affirmation of the constitutionality of the draft law (see 9th Wright, 306). He thoroughly believed in the right of the government to suppress insurrection and to enforce obedience to its laws. Soon after the question of the constitutionality ^ of the draft acts of congress had been decided, an important question of marine insurance came up, involving the true status of the seceding states. It grew out of the capture of the merchant vessel "John Welsh" by the Confederate privateer " Jeff Davis." The question was whether the letters of marque of the " Jeflf Davis," and the nature of the service in which she was engaged, divested her capture of its piratical character. Woodward, then chief-justice, in an elaborate opinion, sustained the capture as an act of tear by a de facto government, and on that ground held it to be within an exception in the policy. The effect of this statvs of the rebel government was too important to be suffered to go out as the doctrine of the supreme court of Pennsylvania, and was combated, therefore, by Judge Agnew in a vigorous opinion. He held that secession and confederation were nullities-—that the United States was the supreme government both de jure and de facto, not displaced—its functions temporarily suspended in certain districts, but its actual existence continued everywhere within its rightful jurisdiction: coupled with actual possession of important posts in every seceding state, and necessarily excluding all other sovereignties. That a rebellion or attempted revolution by a portion of a people, taking the form of a government, but leaving the true government in esse, actively and successfully asserting its rightful authority, with important possessions, does not constitute a de facto goyernment, for the rea.son that it in no sense represents a nation in fact, nor exercises its sovereignty. He, therefore, denied Judge Woodward's conclusions of an accomplished revolution—the position of an independent power de facto—and the abrogation of the constitution in the seceded states, leaving them under the laws of war and of nations alone. Pennsylvania was the third state in which the constitutionality of the act of congress, authorizing the issue of treasury notes and making them lawful money and a legal tender for debts was called in question. The court of appeals of New York and the supreme court of California sustained the act, and Judges Agnew, Strong and Reed, overruling Chief Justice Woodward and Judge Thompson, brought, in turn, the Penn- sylvania supreme court into line. Judge Agnew differed from his colleagues in holding that a specific contract for payment in c'oin was not payable in treasury notes, but BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 613

money. Judge Agnew that the latter were receivable only for debts payable in lawful while in the had however, ruled the same question, sustaining the legal tender clause, of Crocker common pleas of Butler county, as early as the summer of 1863, in the case 186b). vs. Wolford (Pittsburgh LegalJonrnal, Sept. 14, While the con- The war of the rebellion brought into existence immense armies. supported as essen- stitutional power of the government to draft men into service was people, and the distribution tial to the safety of the nation, it yet fell heavily upon the the hearts of the peo- . necessity as well as of its burdens was exceedingly unequal The possible. This led to a ple demanded these rigors of the system to be relieved as far as of the state, to induce system of bounties paid by the counties, towns, and townships for the drafted those who could be better spared, to enter into the service as substitutes were not with the cause of men It was opposed, however, by those whose sympathies bounties was strongly the Union; and the right to raise money by taxation to pay these court in Speer denied on constitutional grounds. The question came up to the supreme the power to tax by ex- m Blairsville (14th Wright), and was argued in opposition to of the power m Chief-Justices Black and Lowrie. It was settled conclusively in favor it beyond future an opinion by Judge Agnew, both able and eloquent, which placed the right of deserters from cavil. Another phase of the war arose in the question of the supreme court, military service to vote at state elections. Two cases came before (9th Smith). In the first case a Huber vs. Reilly (3d Smith) and McCafferty vs. Guyer military majority of the court held that the electoral franchise of a deserter from service desertion by a could not be taken away bv an act of congress without a conviction of to try the iact. Jus- •court-martial, and that a board of election ofHcers was incompetent this ground, conceding that the tice Strong, who wrote the opinion, put the decision on power to pass it. act of congress was not an ex post facto law, and that congress had maintained that theques- Judge Agnew, in an elaborate opinion, not then published, but an inquiry into a tion before the election board was in no sense a trial for a penalty, question was one personal privilege claimed by one offering to exercise it, and the real citizenship, by the elec- of fact only, desertion, triable as any other fact, in relation to right to declare it was tion board; the consequence being declared by congress, whose up under a not denied by Justice Strong. In McCafferty vs. Guyer the question came fact of desertion. Justice state law, authorizing the board of election officers to try the Is a one : Agnew took the ground that the whole question was resolved into a single election article of the con- deserter, proscribed by act of congress, & freeman under the the origin of the term stitution? In a most elaborate and convincing opinion he traced and proved "freeman" from the earliest period into the constitutions of 1790 and 1838, of the term in the con- that a proscribed deserter was not a freeman within the meaning determine the fact, Mc- stitution, and the election board, being authorized by statute to questions Judge Agnew Cafferty was rightfully denied a right to vote . In all these war be seen if we note stood resolutely by his country. The effect of adverse decisions will carry on the war the influence they would have had on the ability of the government to military arm of government to suppress insurrection. Without the power to draft the ineffectual. would be powerless. Without money to carry on the war it would be fall on classes least Without the power to pay bounties the hardships of war would government, it would able to be spared. With a de facto standing of the confederate decisions would have been entitled to recognition by European powers; its prize-court foreign powers be recognized as a valid source of title; its ports would be opened by lawful and various obstacles thrown in the way of the United States to prosecute its state might be authority. With a right to vote by deserters the whole policy of the changed and its safety endangered. An important question upon the status of negroes in Pennsylvania arose before 1.he States and be- adoption of the post helium amendments of the coustitution of the United for a railroad fore the passage of the Pennsylvania act of 1867, making it an offense or color. consider- company to discriminate between passengers on account of race A court in 1867, able time elapsed before the case was reached in the supreme 614 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

and public opinion tlien ran high in favor of the rights of colored persons. The court below decided against the right of the railroad company to direct a negro woman to take another seat; but "one in all respects as comfortable, safe, and convenient, and one not inferior to the one she left." This was a written point. Judge Agnew, whose courage is equal to his convictions, stood with two of his brethren. Woodward and Thompson, for reversal. He saw that as the constitution Siud judicial precedents stood when the case arose, it was impossible to deny •with honesty that the ler/al stati/s of the negro, both civil and political, differed from that of the white man; and that the .social status was even more dissonant—that the rights of carriers and the repugnance of races necessarily involved a reasonable power of separation of passengers as a part of the carriers' duty, in the preservation of the public peace and the proper performance of his public obligations. His opinion (found in 6th Smith, 211) is as unanswerable in argument as it was faithful to duty; though at the time of its delivery (in 1867) the progress of public opinion, after the close of the war, led many who were ignorant of the time and circumstances under which the case arose, to suppose he was wrong. Of a]l the judges who heard the argument. Judge Reed alone dis.sented, and Judge Strong, who was absent at the argument, afterward told Judge Agnew that he agreed witli him—that his opinion was right. A great question arose after Judge Agnew became chief-justice, perhaps the most important of the many arising during his term of office. A majority of the convention called to propose amendments to the constitution, to be voKd upon by the people, con- ceived that its powers were not restricted by the call under which it was convened; and claiming absolute sovereignty, undertook to displace the existing election laws in the city of Philadelphia, by an ordinance, without any previous submission of the new constitution to the people, as required by the laws under which the convention was called and authorized. The case came before the supreme court on a proceeding to enjoin the convention appointees from interfering with the lawful election officers. After the hearing an eminent member of the court thought it better to dismiss the billon the ground of want of jurisdiction. But the effect of this would have been to leave the ordinance in force, and to countenance the exercise of an unlimited power not conferred by the people, and which might in future cases be dangerous to their liberties. Finally, however, the court unanimously agreed to meet the question on its merits, and enjoin the appointees of the convention from interfering. The opinion was written during the night following the argument, and, considering time and circumstances, was perhaps the most able delivered by Judge Agnew during his term. It was supplemented by an opinion in "Wood's Appeal by Judge Agnew, in which the claim of absolute sovereignty was discussed upon fundamental principles, and the same conclusion reached. The two cases, Wells vs. Bain and Wood's Appeal, are found in 25 P. F. Smith, 40 and 49. The ruling of Judge Cox as- to the qualifications of jurors in the Guiteau case, recalls the fact that Judge Agnew was the first judge in Pennsylvania to modify the rule which excluded jurors who had formed opinions in capital cases, and admit them if their opinions were not so fixed but that they could still try the prisoner on the evidence, freed from the influence of previous impressions. This he ruled -when judge of the Seventeenth District. Afterwards on the supreme bench he rendered several decisions to the same effect. In the Ortwein murder case, decided in Pittsburgh in 1874, Chief-Justice Agnew considered at length the plea of insanity as a defense in murder trials, and laid down some rules which would have been ill-relished by Guiteau, if made to apply in his case In his opinion Judge Agnew said: " The danger to society from acquittals on the ground of a doubtful insanity demands a strict rule. ]Mere doubtful evidence of insanity would rill the land with acquitted criminals. To doubt one's sanity is not necessary to be convinced of his insanity. A person charged with crime must be judged to be a reasonable being until a want of reason positively appears. Insanity as a defen.se must be so great as to have controlled the will and taken away the freedom of moral action. When the killing is admitted, and insanity is alleged as an excuse, the defendant must satisfy the jury that insanity actually existed at the time of the act; a doubt as to the sanity will not justify the jury in acquitting." BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 615

To give any adequate idea of the impress which Judge Agnew made tlirough his decisions upon the law of Pennsylvannia is beyond the scope of this sketch. Every Monday morning during the sessions of the supreme court brought a full budget of his decisions, and every day of his vacation was spent in preparing opinions in knotty cases reserved for that time of greater leisure for careful elaboration. Until 1874 the supreme court consisted of but five judges, while it had all the work which was afterward found sufficient for seven. Ill health prevented Judge Williams from assuming his share of the labor of the bench, and disinclination for work was an impediment in other quarters, so that before the reorganization of the court the labor incident to its duties fell almost entirely on two or three of its members. The reports of that period, as well as for the entire fifteen years Judge Agnew was on the bench, bear testimony to his prodigious industry. They show him also to be one of those broad-minded judges who have regard to the meaning and spirit of a law rather than its letter. The whole body of his opinions as therein recorded illustrate at every step the keenness of his intellect, the soundness of his judgment, and the extent and precision of his legal learning. He became chief-justice in 1873, and continued until January, 1879. In permitting him to retire froni the bench in that year, the state lost from its supreme court one of the strongest members and best judicial minds that body ever possessed. Perhaps the most marked characteristics of his judicial career was his determined support of thesacredness of the fundamental rights of persons, as declared and maintained in the constitution. His opposition to all infringments upon these rights was constant and unwavering. This may be seen in many opinions and addresses. He held that the maintenance and protection of these rights were the true end of all good government, and nothing short of a real public necessity should be permitted to override them. Another leading characteristic is the rapidity with which he writes. Besides the case of Wells vs. Bain, another example may be seen in the contested election cases in 15 P. F. Smith, 20, the opinion being written during the night after the argument. Judge Agnew never was a politician in its ordinary sense, and never filled a political office. He avoided both the legislature and congress, preferring to sit as an independent judge, acknowledging no political favor, and returning a full equivalent for office by his services on the bench. In early life he was a national republican, sup- porting the American system of Henry Clay, especially the tariff, of which his preceptor. Judge Baldwin, was an eminent advocate. He joined the Whig party at its formation in 1832-33, and remained a AVhig until its extinction in 1854. He advocated on the stump the election of Harrison in 1840, Clay in 1844, and in 1848 he was an elector on the Taylor and Fillmore ticket, and canvassed Western Pennsylvania zealously in its support. After his election to the bench in 1851, he withdrew from active participation in politics, except as events of unusual importance called him out. He openly opposed the Know-Nothing movement in 1854, and two years later he assisted St the formation of the Republican party in the convention in Lafayette Hall, in Pittsburgh.

Judge Agnew 's original intention was to retire from the supreme bench at the end of his fifteen years' term. The continued absence from home, which its duties neces- sitated, had all along been exceedingly unwelcomed to his wife. His life, too. had been a busy and laborious one, and, though still in the full vigor of his powers, he thought that at the age of seventy he was entitled to a rest. He made known to some of his political friends his intention not to be a candidate for re-election, but was induced by them to remain silent, and was subsequently brought out by them as a candidate, seem- ingly with the intention of using his name to head off other candidates, and then sacri- ficing him in turn. The double dealing and cross purposes of this period are all laid bare in Judge Agnew's open letter, published a few days before the election of 1878, and it is unnecessary to recapitulate them here. It is enough that he changed his purpose and resolved to go into the convention, if he did not have ten votes. In that body, with all the regular party machinery against him, he developed an unexpected strength, but the bosses had decided to put him aside, and from their decree there was no appeal. Representatives of the National party, knowing that Judge Agnew could com- 616 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. mand a large personal following independent of any party, requested permission to propose his name for supreme judge in their convention, but this he refused. Subsequently he was, without his consent, put in nomination by the state committee of the National party. Of the nomination he never received oliicial notification, nor was it designed that he should. He was not in sympathy with the economic teachings of that party. He believed only in a coin currency, or one based on coin, having an undoubted representative value, and his thorough republicanism was unquestioned and unquestionable. This the National leaders knew, but they thought his name would aid their ticket, and they placed it on it without troubling themselves further about his con.sent. A similar pro- posal, made by the temperance convention of that year. Judge Agnew expressly declined " " in a letter to its chairman, on the ground that having been an ostensible candidate before the Republican convention, he could not honorably put himself in the front of another party. He determined to hold himself free from any entanglement, and it was a fear of such a charge being made after the election which brought out his open letter

before it. During the canvass he was offered the attorney-generalship in writing, under the incoming Republican administration, on condition of withdrawing from the National ticket. Through his son he declined this proffer expressly on the ground that he was nominated without his participation, had not accepted, and had nothing to decline. Judge Agnew is still in the full enjoyment of physical health and activity, and of mental vigor. Since his retirement he has lived a quiet and comparatively uneventful life among his old friends and neighbors, of Beaver. Great changes have occurred in state and nation since that stripling lawj-er went there prospecting for litigation fifty- two years ago, but the essential features of that staid old county-seat remain unchanged. Six children have been born to Judge and Mrs. Agnew, two of whom, their eldest son and eldest daughter, are dead. The latter was the wife of Col. John ]M. Sullivan, of Allegheny City, and died in 1874. Of the others, there are two sons, both lawyers; the elder, F. H. Agnew, now in the senate of Pennsylvania, is practicing in Beaver, and the younger, Robert ^I. Agnew, in Lancaster, Pa. One of his daughters is the wife of Hon. Henry Hice, of Beaver, late President-Judge of the court Judge Agnew formerly presided over. The other daughter is the wife of Rev. Walter Brown, of Cadiz, Ohio, The degree of Doctor of Laws has been twice conferred on Judge Agnew, first by Washington College and then bj' Dickinson. Occasionally he indulges in writing or speaking on legal and public subjects to keep from rusting out. On General Grant's return from his tour around the world. Judge Agnew was selected to deliver the address in Pittsburgh, and in the succeeding canvass for nomination he favored that of General

Grant for the presidency as best calculated to produce national unity . He was employed by Allegheny county in the riot cases, wrote the address to the legislature, and argued the question of the county's liability before the state supreme court. He recently argued the case of Kelly is. The City of Pittsburgh in the United States supreme court. His brief is an elaborate statement of the purpose of the fourteenth amendment, and a vin- dication of individual fundamental right, and the jurisdiction of the court in a case of unlawful taxation, infringing upon the right of property without due process of law. In the senatorial contest of last winter Judge Agnew's name figured somewhat in the scattering vote. The state would do itself a Iiigh honor if it should select such a man to represent it at Washington, or to be its chief executive. Judge Agnew's numer- ousl}" published addresses, to which, for lack of space, scarceh' any allusion has been made, and his opinions, involving great public questions, as recorded in the state reports, show that he is no mere lawyer, but has all the grasp of mind and breadth of view of the true statesman. As United Slates .senator he would lake rank at the outset with the ablest and most intluential members of that body; as governor of the Commonwealth he would be a grateful and wholesome relief from the dead level of mediocrity, which has had monopoly of that oftice for many years. But the Boss is still supreme in Penn- sylvania politics, and such political honors as he does not retain for himself or his lieu- tenants, he takes care to secure for some one of the great anonymous. Under the regime BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 61T

there, with rare exceptions, that we the post of honor is the private statioc, and it is recognized worth. find our men of most distinguished ability and he practiced law. He was cn- For a short time after Judge Agnew left the Bench, of the county of Allegheny, growing gao-ed in several important causes, especially those Pennsylvania Railroad, in Pittsburgh, m out of the o-reat riots at the Union Depot of the the legislature the address for 1877 He with his associates, drew up and presented to liability growing out of the act making legisiation'to relieve the county from the onerous a few counties liable for injuries done by rioters. Pennsylvania the cases growing out ot He also aro-ued before the supreme court of not survive the former constitution of the State, the same law t°o show that the law did new constitution. The argu- and was not continued in force by the schedule of the of Philadel- ment was deemed unanswerable by impartial minds, but the great interests large stockholder, carried the phia and the railroad company, the city itself being a argued before the supreme court of the case against the county of Allegheny. He also Pittsburgh to tax outlying United States the important question of the power of the special city purposes of police, rural districts within the corporate limits, for fire etc largely on his time and labor, 'Pindino- that professional business was encroaching Bench, he, m the course of and curtailfng the relief he "expected on retiring from the professionally, though many two or three years ceased to take cases or to be employed strongly impressed with the neces- inviting offers came to him. In the year 1880, being which, as a judge and lawyer, hi& sity of curbing the evils of drunkenness, from pauperism of the state arose, he observation taught him that four-fifths of the crime and Constitutional Prohibition Amendment Association. In became the president of the _ and speaking in most of the principal this work he performed great labor, writing association, and others engaged in places in the state. The efliect of the efforts of this of prohibitionists into the house of the temperance cause, was to carry a large majority was carried in the house by a representatives in 18S1. The constitutional amendment brought a majority also into the vote of nearly two to one. These efforts continued .ludge Agnew delivered an elaborate house in the session of 1883. Before this house, in other arguments, against address on prohibition. He contended in that address, and sustained by the supreme court of the the doctrine of compensation, a position since fully of the efforts have been crowned with final success by the passage United States . These proposed amendment by the assembly of 1887. has been called to His pen has also been employed in other work than legal. He before colleges, seminaries of learn- deliver numerous addresses, in and out of the state, Notably he delivered the address of ing and public audiences, civil and military. in Pittsburgh, and an -v^l'-jmeatthe convention of the bankers of the United States nation. In the canvass of 1880, for address to them on the general banking law of the addresses on^thepast and present Garfield's election, he afso delivered two very elaborate of the United States.- relations of the northern and southern sections strength and a vigorous intellect. He yet, in 1888, enjoys good health and Hon Fkanklin H. Agnew, attorney, P. O., Beaver, was born in that place April He was reared in Beaver, and 6 1842 and is a son of Hon. Daniel Agnew. He afterwards attended received his earliest education in the old Beaver Academy. After his graduation he taught Jefferson Colleo-e from which he was graduated in 1862. county. Being desirous of obtaining a in the Beaver Academv, then in Washington Iron City Business College where thorouo-h knowledge of book-keeping, he attended the in the same institution. Return- he took a thorough course, and was afterward a teacher Beaver Academy. He then went on the ing to Beaver, he became pnncipal of old in 1871. In 1872 he began the thi United States Coast Survey, which he resigned admission to the bar, he formed a study of law in his father's office, and, after his till He was elected state partnership with John M. Buchanan, which continued 1887. ' Chanoine Dam at Davis Island, six * He dehvered alsolh^address on the completion of the miles below Pittsbui-g-h, in 1885. 618 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. senator in 1882, and served one term. July 16, 1885, he was married to Miss Xau K., daughter of Rev. W. H. Lauch. Her parents were of Scotch and German origin. IMr. and Mrs. Agnew have one child, Elizabeth. They are members of the Methodist church, in which he is a steward. Politically he is a Republican, Festus Allen, retired, Beaver Falls, was born in county Galway, Ireland, March 7, 1832, and is a sou of Richard and Fanny (Kelly; Allen. He was reared in his native county, where he began the trade of shoemaker. He came to America in 1850 and worked at his trade as a journeyman in New York and New Jersey cities three years. In 1853 he located in Pittsburgh and followed his trade there and in Allegheny City up to 1864, when he settled in New Brighton, this county. In 1867 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since resided, working at his trade until 1885. In the latter year he erected one of the finest brick stores on Seventh Avenue. He married, in 1862, Keziah Good- win, of Somerset, Jefferson county, Ohio, daughter of Jesse Goodwin, a soldier of the Mexican war. By this union there are five children living: Thomas R., Festus W., Clara, Lizzie and Albert. Mr. Allen is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the K. of L. Politically he is a Democrat. Edward James Allison, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, at Rochester, Pa., Beaver, was born in Bridgewater, Beaver county, Feb. 8, 1852, and is a son of Tliomas and Emily (Logan) Allison, natives of Pennsylvania, of English and Scotch- Irish descent. The father was a merchant. Our subject is a grand.'on of the late Hon. James Allison, wlio settled in Beaver county in 1804, and subsequently seived two terms as a member of congress. His uncle, the late Hon. John Allison, served two terms in the legislature, and two in congress, and was register of the L'niled States treasury, under General Grant, for six years. Edward J. is the only child of his parents, and has spent his life in Beaver county. Early in life he clerked in a store. In 1883 he became a clerk in the First National Bank, of Rochester, and after 1886 was assistant cashier; has resigned his position in the First National Bank of Rochester, Pa., to accept the cashiership of the First National Bank of Beaver, Pa. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, at Beaver, and a trustee. Sanford Almy, oil producer, P. O., Ohioville, sou of Pardon and Mary (Cook) Almy, was born, Feb. 17, 1830, at Little C.)mpton, R I. His father, a son of Sanford and Lj'dia (Gray) Almj^ was born June 18, 1792, at same place, and died in October, 1864. His mother, who was born June 5, 1799, a daughter of Samuel and Lydia Cook, who were of Scotch descent, died in February, 1856. His grandfather was a son of John and Hannah (Cook) Almy, natives of Portsmouth, R. I. His father was a son of Job and Bridget (Sanford) Almy, also of Portsmouth. He in turn was a son of Job Almy, Sr., who was a son of William Almy, who came from England about the year 1600, and settled in Jersey, but subsequently moved to Rhode Island. Our subject, when about fifteen years of age, moved to New Bedford, Mass., where he clerked in a general furnishing store nights and mornings, and finished his education at the hieh school, from which he graduated in 1850. He then continued to clerk in the furnishing store until 1858, when he bought out the establishment and continued the business until 1861, in April of which year he enlisted in the first call for troops, and served as paymaster of the Third Regiment three months. He then enlisted in the Eighteenth Massachusetts Infantry, as regimental quartermaster, and served until nuistertd out in August, 1864. He next embarked in the oil business, at Wellsville, Oliio, where he put down one well; he then moved to his present location at Island Run Oil Regions. Sept. 4, 1878, Mr. Almy married Catherine J. Wright, born Aug. 5, 1846, daughter of Nathan and Eliza (Potts) Wright; and two children have been born to them, 3Iary E. and Sanford E. Mr. and Mrs. Almy are members of the Methodist Episcopal Churcli, at Ohioville. He is a Republican, and has served four terms as justice of the peace; was notary public and also school director for .some time. Georoe W. Alts.m.\n, painter, P. O. Beaver Falls, of the firm of Altsraan Brothers, was born in Pike county, Ohio, Feb. 20. 1856, a son of James and Elizabeth (Cave) Altsraan, and of English and German descent. His father, a painter by trade, settled BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 619 in Beaver Falls iu 186T, where George W. was educated in the public schools, and learned his trade with his father, with whom he embarked in business in 1876, under the firm name of Jas. Altsman & Son. In 1878, our subject formed a partnership with his brother William, under the name of Altsman Brothers, which partnershipstill exists. They are one of the leading firms in their line in Beaver county, and do an extensive business. George W. Altsman has been twice married; first in 1881, to Belle Hutchin- Jan. son, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., by whom he had one child Roy H.; and, second, 21, 1886, to Lou A. Blaze, of Pittsburgh, by whom he has one child, Ira B. 3Ir. Altsman church, and is a member of the is a member and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Y. M. C. A. In politics he is a Republican. Alex. H. Anderson, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Hanover town- at an ship in 1833. His grandfather, William Anderson, came to America from Irelnnd early day, and settled in Beaver county, where he purchased a tract of laud of four or five hundred acres, part of which is still owned by his descendants. His early life was full of hardships and dangers. His son, Thomas Anderson, born in Hanover township in three 1782, was a farmer, and died in 1857. By his second wife, Jane Patten, he had children, of whom Alexander H. is the youngest. Our subject remained at home until 1860, wheh he 1)ought and removed to a farm in Darlington township, where he now Mr. Anderson was lives'. This farm contains 120 acres in a high state of cultivation. married in 1862, to Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Reed, Esq., and by her has had seven F., Martie Laura children, six of whom are living: William T., Jennie E., 3Iadge M , L. and Frank R. Mr. Anderson has held the positions of school director and tiustee of Greersburg Academy, and is greatly esteemed in the community. He is a member of the Presbyterian church; politically a Republican. A. T. Anderson, dealer in real estate, Beaver, was bom in Independence township, Beaver county, Pa., July 11, 1842. His parents, Benoni and Jane (Thompson) Ander- son, were natives of this county and of Scotch-Irish descent. His father, who was a merchant in early life and afterw-ard a farmer, had two children: A. T., and Mary E., wife of John M. Springer, of Ohio. Our subject was reared in Hanover town.ship, and received his education in the common schi ols. Early in life he was clerk in his father's store, and then embarked in that business for himself. He has bought and sold many stores, has also dealt extensively in real estate, and has succeeded well in business. In politics he is a Democrat; he is a Master Mason. Mr. Anderson was married in Wash- ington county, in 1868, to Sue C, daughter of John Duncan, and of Scotch descent. They have tliree children: Lillie L., Harry D. and Laura. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Presbyterian church. Joseph L. A^DERSON, printer, was born in Beaver, Beaver county, and is a son of Joseph (a farmer;, and Mary (Eakin) Anderson. His parents were natives of Pennsyl- vania, and of Scotch-Irish origin. His father had four children, of whom Joseph L., the youngest, was reared in Beaver borough, and attended the common schools and the old Beaver Academy. At an early age he entered the office of the old Argus, where he learned printing, a business he followed until he became a partner in the paper. In 1867 he wasappointed transcribing clerk iu the Pennsylvania Senate, and served two years. At the present time he holds the position of foreman of the Evening Chronicle-Telegraph, of Pittsburgh. He was married in 1861, to Margaret, daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Crooks) Hall, of English and Scotch-Irish origin. Her father was born in Allegheny county in 1807, but has spent most of his life in Beaver county. He was a ship carpenter, and spent his early life on the Ohio river working at his trade. Mrs. Anderson's mother now resides in Beaver. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have been blessed wuth three children: James Paul, Stanley and Mary Olive, who graduated in Beaver College in 1886. The boys are in the railroad business. Mrs. Anderson is president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and of the Children's Aid Society, of Beaver. Samuel Anderson, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in Beaver county in 1834. His grandfather, James, came to America about 1784. and settled in Washington county, where he was extensively engaged in farming. He had two sons and five 620 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY,

daughters. Bernard, the eldest son, -was born in Ireland, and came -w-ith his parents to America when three years of age. James purchased about 120 acres of land in Beaver county in iy08, his son Bernard settling upon same. Bernard married Elizabeth Hill, by whom he had six sons and three daughters, Samuel being the second youngest. Bernard died in 1860, aged seventy-six years, and his wife in 1865, aged seventy two years. Samuel was reared on a farm and remained with his father until 1860, when he married Elizabeth, daughter of Wilson and Catherine (Barnes) Elliott, of New York state. They have had six children (five of whom are living): Virginia Catherine, Wil- son, McClaiu, James Hill, William B. C. (deceased), and Olive Josephine. In 1883 Mr. Anderson purchased his present farm of 56 acres, nearly all of wiiich is under cultivation. He is an elder in the United Presbyterian church; in politics a Republican. James Axderton, brewer, Beaver Falls, was born in Streetbridge, Lancashire, England, June 26, 1880, and is a son of James and Sarah (Morris) Anderton, who came to America in 1856 and settled in FalLston in September of the same year. They had three children: John, James and Joseph, all now residents of Beaver county. James settled in Beaver county in 1856, and in 1867 moved to Beaver Falls where he embarked in the hotel business. In 1869 he commenced the erection of the Spring Water Brewery, making his first brewing of ale in November of the same year. His business is increasing every year. In August, 1852, he married Betty, daughter of Joseph and Mary Greenwood, by whom he has three children living: Jonathan, Mary (Mrs. W. C. Rohr- caste) and William H. Mr. Anderton is a F. and A. M., and a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P., and A. O. U. W.; in politics he is a Democrat. Hrcjo Andriessex, druggist and apothecary, Beaver, was born June 14, 1843, at Steele, on the Ruhr, Rhenish Prussia, Germany. His father, Frederick Andriessen, was born at Crefeld, Prussia, July 19, 1802, and died at Beaver, Pa., Oct. 14, 1869. By his first wife he had a family of five children, of whom one son and two daughters are yet living. After the death of his first wife Frederick married Louise, born at Cologne, Prussia, Oct. 17, 1819, and now a resident of Columbus, Ohio. Their children, living, are Hugo, Arthur, Richaid, Lilly and Rosa; three are dead. Frederick Andries- sen was a civil engineer by profession, and constructed many railroads in Germany, Austria, Russia and Portugal, including the first railroad which was built in Germany. He was also a very fine landscape painter and a man of many talents. He came to the United States in 1861, and located in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hugo received his education in high schools and gymnasiums in Germany and Austria, and on account of the many positions in different countries of Europe which his father filled, he studied many languages. He alwaj's had an especial love for the stud}' of natural history After clerking in different prominent drug stores in Pittsburgh, he finally, in October, 1869, settled in Beaver, where he has the best equipped and largest pharmacy in the county, the well-known "Beaver Drug Store." 3Iay 12,1870, Mr. Andriessen married Miss Lou, daughter of Thomas and Harriet McKinley, who formerly lived at Darlington, Beaver county, where she was born Aug. 4, 1847. Their children are Belle, born April 6, 1871; Fritz, born Sept. 7. 1873; Edith, born Sept. 1, 1875. In religion and philosophy 'Sir. Andries.sen quotes Professor Huxley, who says: " Some twenty years

ago or thereabouts, I invented the word ' agnostic,' to denote people who, like myself, confess themselves to be hopelessly ignorant concerning a variety of matters about which metaphysicians and theologians, both orthodox and heterodox, dogmatize with the utmost confidence. Agnosticism is the essence of science, whether ancient or modern. It simply means that a man shall not say he knows or believes that which he has no grounds for professing to know or believe. Agnosticism simply says that we know nothing of what may be beyond phenomena." In politics Mr. Andriessen is a radical. He is a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society. He is a contributor to several scientific and philosophical journals and German literary publications. [For sketch of 3Ir. Andriessen's museum, see page 580.] John Armstrong, formerly oil and lumber dealer and farmer, P. O. Beaver, was .

BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 621 born in this county, Aug. 27, 18B1, and has been an active, successful business man. He is now living a retired life on his liandsome and well-improved farm in Brighton township. His parents, John and Nellie (Dillon) Armstrong, were natives of Pennsyl- vania, and of Irish descent, the former of whom was a farmer all his life. The family consisted of two sons and three daughters. John, the third child, was reared on the farm, attended the common schools, and chose lumbering as a business. He also dealt in oil, and finally engaged in farming. When he first concluded to engage in agricultural pursuits he bought 225 acres of land. He was married in Warren county, to Belle M., daughter of John and Janet Adams, and their children are—C'ancie A., Nettie N., wife of Prof. John J. Allen, Anna M., J. Burt and Vinuie B. The family are members of the Methodist church, of which Mr. Armstrong is a trustee. William Perry Badders, teacher, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in South Beaver township in 1847. His great grandfather, George Badders, was a soldier in the British army during the Revolution, and at the close of the war settled in York county, where he engaged in farming and milling. He married Deborah Huston, of Irisli parentage, by whom he had nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity. He died in his seventy-seventh year. James, the second son, whocame to Beaver county about 1816, and was by occupation a distiller, held a commission from the government of Ohio as captain of state militia. He settled on the laud now owned by William P., his purchase consisting of 375 acres. He married Christiana Frey (by whom were born two daughters and nine S0U.S), and died in January, 1869, aged eighty years. George, the eldest son, born Aug. 18, 1811, married Luclnda, daughter of Benjamin Todd, of Maryland, and had four sons and one daughter. William Perry, the eldest son, received his education at the common schools and at Beaver College. In 1876 he married Olivia, daughter of Samuel and Margaret Shrodes, of Hopewell township, this

county. They have four children : Grace, George, Maggie and William. Since 1868, with the exception of five years, Mr. Badders has been engaged in teaching. He owns a part of the farm purchased by his grandfather. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church politically he is a Democrat, and is strictly temperate in principle ; and practice George Baker, farmer, P. O. Rock Point, was born in Big Beaver township in 1823. About 1795, his father, Robert Baker, at the age of nine years, came to America with his brother-in-law, James McKay, and at the age of eighteen years purchased a tract of 400 acres in Big Beaver township. He married Rachel, daughter of Thomas Williams, and by her had ten children, George being the youngest. Robert Baker died at the age of ninety-five years. George was educated in the common schools, and in 1844 married Jane, daughter of Matthew Mitchell, of Allegheny county. The had six children, five of whom are living: Robert A., George H., Meralda, Emeline and Sophenia. The mother of these children died in 1866, and in 1873 Mr. Baker married Elmira, daughter of James McCoy. By her he has one son, William. Mr. Baker has a valuable farm of 170 acres, which is a part of the tract purchased by his father. It is

underlaid with rich coal veins and a clay bank nine feet in depth . The clay is valuable for fine potter's work. Mr. Baker is a Democrat and a member of the school board. John Balzer, glass worker, Beaver Falls, was born in Germany, Dec. 18, 1823, and is a son of Conrad and Clara Balzer. He came to America in 1852 and located in Pittsburgh, where he was employed in the glass works until 1879. He then located in Beaver Falls, and was one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, of which he is a stockholder, and where he has since been employed. In 1852 he married Margaretta, daughter of Conrad and Margaretta (Fischer) Balzer, and has five children living: Mary, John, Charles, Andrew and Martina. Mr. Blazer and wife are members of the St. Mary's Catholic church, of Beaver Falls. In politics he is a Democrat. Francis L. Banks, foreman hardening room, Western File Works, Beaver Falls, was born in New York City, July 19, 1825, and is a son of Francis and Maria (Burden) Banks, and of English and German descent. He was reared in New York city, where he learned his trade of file hardener with Evans, Davidson ct Louud, serving an appren-

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ticeship of seven years . He worked at his trade as a journeymau in different sections of the country thirty-five years prior to coming to Beaver Falls, Avliere he located in 1869 and began in his present position in the Western File "Works . He is a member of the T. of H., G. T., R. A., and A. O. U. W. He was grand templar, state of Pennsyl- vania in 1884. He is a member and one of the vestrymen of the Episcopal church of Beaver Falls. In politics he is a Republican. Jeremiah Banxox, a native of Tipperary, Ireland, emigrated to this country at the age of sixteen j^ears. He was a soldier in the Revolution, enlisting Nov. 20, 1776, and was discharged in April, 1783. His wife's maiden name was Nancy Dawson. The couple, after marriage, settled on the Seven mile Island, in the Ohio, near Pittsl)urgh, where sixteen children were born to them . They subsequentl } removed to the locality of Ml. Jackson, then in Beaver county. Mr. Brannon died in 1832, and was buried in Westfield cemetery. Harky T. Barker, civil engineer, Beaver Falls, was born in New Brighton, Aug. 28, 1849, and is a son of Thomas A. and Eliza (Oakley) Barker. His paternal grandfather was Abner Barker, of England, a pioneer of Pittsburgh. His maternal grandfather was j\lilton Oakley, a large ship owner of Baltimore, and a pioneer of Butler county. His wife was a daughter of Isaac Wilson, a pioneer of Harmony, Butler county, and later of New Brighton. He was one of the original projectors of the iron industry of Beaver county, and his furnaces were located on the ground now occupied by the cutlery works in Beaver Falls. Thomas A. Barker was a native of Pittsburgh, but resided in New Brighton many j'eai's, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and died in 1859. He had three children: Frank A. (deceased), Harry T. and Nellie (Mrs. Harry Brown), of Pittsburgh. Harry T. was educated in the public schools, and at Myers Academy, Westchester, Pa., and at the Cooper Institute, N. Y., wiierehe was graduated in his profession in 1879. Since then he has been located in Beaver Falls. In 1873 he married Anna, daughter of Capt. George C. and Sarah (Thompson) McLean, of Philadelphia. Peter Bates, farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Allegheny City, Pa., Aug. 27, 1835, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Silcox) Bates, natives of England, and who settled at Pittsburgh in 1828. They had eight children, of whom Peter, the fifth, was reared in Allegheny City, where he received his education. He learned the carpenter and machinist trade, which he followed until he took charge of the water works at Allegheny City as chief engineer, a position he held for nine years. He came to Beaver county in 1875, and has since devoted his time to agricultural pursuits. He was married, in 1857 to Nancy, daughter of Thomas C. and Jane Hall, who were born in Maryland, of English descent. The children of this marriage are Edwin P., clerk in the Valley railroad office; J. W. H., at home, farming; Milton B., a bookkeeper in Allegheny City; John E., cashier of a store at Allegheny City. Mr. and Mrs. Bates and children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican in politics, and has been school director six years. He is a Master Mason. Alhert ^I. Bea:n-er, fish and oyster market, Beaver Falls, was born in Bridge- water, March 30, 1849, and is a son of Joseph and 3Iary (Jenkinson) Beaner, of West- moreland county. Pa., who settled in Bridgewater in 1847. His father was a tanner, and carried on his trade many years in this and Westmoreland counties. He had seven children: James, Nancy J. (Mrs. C. D. Renouf), ]\Iaggie (Mrs. S. G. Bliss), Joseph S., Albert M., John W. and Mary E. (3Irs. Robert Mitchell). Albert M. is a painter by trade, which he followed for sixteen years. In 1883 he located in Beaver Falls and embarked in his present business. His wife was Elsie A., a daughter of Capt. A. B.

Lee, of Sullivan, 111. , by whom he has four children : Oris B. , Jessie E., Hattie M. and

Joseph C. Mr. Beaner is a member of the M. E. Church and E. A. U. ; in politics he is a Republican Rev. James Beatty, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1818. William Beatty, his father, came from County Tyrone, Ire- land, to America, in 1806, and worked at his trade, that of a weaver, in.the east until . .

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1814, wheu he moved to Columbiana county, Ohio, where he resided until his death He married in this country Letticia Orr, also of County Tyrone, Ireland, and they had twelve children, of whom six are living. He eventually became a farmer, purchasing first 160 acres, to which he added by subsequent purchases until he owned 480 acres at his death. James was educated at the common schools, and at the age of thirty-one attended A.llegheny College, a ^Methodist Theological institution, for one year. He was married in 1849 to Elizabeth A. R., daughter of Isaac and Catherine (Eaton) Garrett, and they had three children: Victoria A. C. A., Antoinette I. Z., Leonidas L. J. H. (deceased). The mother died in 1875, aged forty-six years. After leaving the theological seminary Mr. Beatty became a licensed minister, and since 1850 has been engaged in this work. He owns 100 acres of land in South Beaver township, Beaver county, Pa., and a farm in Columbiana county, Ohio, of 160 acres. He has always taken an active part in politics, and received the nomination of the Demo- cratic party for the otRce of prothonotary, and trustee of Beaver Academy, but on account of the great Republican majority in the county was defeated. He is a F. vt A. M. and a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. Beatty adds: " I do not regret the steps I have taken, in the country, in the church, or the orders, to which my name is attached. I only regret my unfaithfulness. I am a Democrat from principle, and will remain such while I have a country, a constitution to govern it, the stars and stripes to honor us as an independent government. Strength in union, weakness in division." William Beatty, farmer, P. O. Homewood, was born in Big Beaver township in 1832, and is the only living member of a family of eleven children born to Jonathan and Margaret (McClure) Beatty. Jonathan Beatty came to this county at an early day, with a brother, from Westmoreland county, and took up 400 acres of land, where he remained until his death. William resides on the homestead farm where he was born and reared, and has always followed farming. He owns 160 acres. He was married, in 1852, to Sidney, daughter of Richard Baker, and they have five children living: Richard James, William George, Phalj'sta Alice, Laura Emma, and Mary Lamia. In close proximity to the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie railroad Mr. Beatty owns a fine and profitable quarry of sandstone . In politics he is a Republican Louis Berord, axe-maker, Beaver Falls, was born in the district of Montreal, Can- ada, July 12, 1843, and is a son of Joseph and Charlotte (Beausoleli) Berord. He was reared in Canada, where he learned the carpenter^s trade. In 1862 he located in East Douglass, Mass., where he worked three years at axe-making, and in 1865 removed to Allegheny City, where he worked six years in the axe factory of Joseph Graff, Esq. In 1871 he came to Beaver Falls, where, with the exception of one year, he has since resided, working at his trade for Joseph Graff and Hubbard & Co., and has accumulated a fine property. In 1864 he married Sarah Demess, of the district of Montreal, by whom he has had nine children: Charles (deceased), Harry (deceased), John (deceased), George, Vincent, Charley, Bessie, Bella (deceased), and an infant daughter. Mr. Berord is a member of the Catholic church, and A. O. U. W. He is a Democrat. Charles Beyington (deceased), was born in Beaver county. Pa., in October, 1796. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Johnston, who were among the earliest settlers of Beaver county. Our subject's father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, serving three years as a spy, and was also three years in the Indian war. The male members of the family had usually been tillers of the soil. Our subject's parents spent many years of tlieir lives on the farm in Ohio township, where they were married. There Charles was born, reared and lived until he was thirty-six years old, wheu he moved to Brighton township, Beaver county. Pa., and settled on a farm. He attended the common schools and served six years in wars. He reared a family of eleven children. At his death he had a farm of 126 acres of land, where his two daughters now reside. Ellis N. Bigger, attorney at law, Beaver, a member of the firm of Bigger ct Henry, of Beaver and New Brighton, was born in Hanover township, Washington county. Pa. His parents were Thomas and Mary (Nicholson) Bigger, the latter a daughter of Hon. Thomas Nicholson, who served several terms as a member of the 624 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. legislature. Thomas Bigger was a farmer all his life. Ellis N. was the eldest of three children, and was reared in this county, his parents having moved here when he was a child. He attended the common schools and the Frankfort Academy, and engaged in teaching, first in the district schools, and afterward as assistant principal of Frankfort Academy. He studied law with S. B. Wilson, was admitted to the bar June 2, 1879, and began practice Nov. 14, 1881, in company with the late Frank Wilson, of the Beaver bar. Since 1883 he has been associated with Thomas 31. Henry, Esq. Mr. Bigger was married, in 1882, to Delia, daughter of John Caughey, of Scotch-Irish origin, and they have had one child, John Caughey. Mrs. Bigger died March 16, 1885. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, to which Mr. Bigger also belongs. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as a member of the council of Beaver borough. Frank R. Birneu, tailor, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Hirschberg, Austria, March 8, 1855, son of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Huk) Birner. He was reared in his native town, where he learned his trade, at which he served an apprenticeship of three years, after which he worked as journeyman in the principal cities of Germany for six years. In 1878 he entered the Austrian army as second lieutenant of his company, and served three years. In 1881 he was a merchant tailor in Hirschberg. In 1882 he sailed for America, and located in Beaver township where he has since worked at his trade as a journeyman. In 1883 Mr. Birner married Antonia Wetzger, a native of Munchen- gratz, Austria. He is a member of the Catholic church. Turners and Druids. Samuel Blatr, farmer, P. O. Homewood, was born where he now resides, Dec. 27, 1826. His grandfather, Samuel, removed from Chartiers to the location our subject now occupies, in 1797. He secured a large parcel of land. His family numbered several children, including only one sou, Samuel. The latter married Isabella, daughter of John Stockman, who came from Chester county, Pa., and settled near Mr. Blair in 1801. The Stockman family, according to tradition, was of Irish and the Blair family of Scotch origin. All were connected with the Presbyterian church as are their descendants to the present day. They never sought political preferment, although they always supported the Republican party. Samuel Blair died in 1858, aged sixty-five years, and his wife in 1877, being about eighty-one years old. Of their eleven children five sons and three daughters grew to maturity. Moses died at home unmarried; John was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor; Robert resides in New Chillicothe, Kan.; Samuel, our subject; Silas died in hospital from a wound received at the battle of Fair Oaks; Eliza, unmarried, resides in Big Beaver township; Isabella married John F. Hillman, of Big Beaver township, and after her death, the younger sister, Martha Ann, became his wife. Samuel Blair has a farm of 200 acres, and enjoys a fine home. He is also interested in a royalty in a coal bank in Lawrence county. He married Margaret, daughter of John and Hester (Cochran) Strat- ton,all of Irish descent. Mrs. Blair -was born in Chippewa toM'nship, this county, Dec. 24, 1836. She is the mother of ten children, of whom six are living; all at home. Their names in order of birth are as follows: John C, Hettie, Isabella, Resetta, Frank P. and Edmund Bates. J. C. Boyle, county commissioner, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in what is now Beaver Falls, Nov. 22, 1819, and is a son of David and Rhoda (Hendrickson) Boyle. His paternal grandfather, Henry Boyle, of Irish descent, was a blacksmith by trade, also a furnaceman, and was a veteran of the war of 18i2. He was a pioneer of what is now Beaver Falls, and later removed to Yellow Creek, Ohio, where he died. His children were—Alexander, Henry, John, William, David, Ellen, Nancy, Mary and Jane. The grandmother was taken a prisoner by the Indians in pioneer times while gathering greens. Her husband went to the rescue and killed one redskin, cut the bands which bound his wife, grabbed his children, and they made their escape. While running away lie received three bullets in his body, which he carried to his grave. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Daniel Hendrickson, a pioneer of what is now Lawrence county, in early times a part of Beaver. David Boyle, father of J . C, was a blacksmith by trade, and worked in the first furnace in w^iat is now Beaver Falls. In later life he BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 625 engaged in farming in Chippewa townsliip, on the farm now owned and occupied by our subject, and died there. He was a soldier of the war of 1812, and was on the brig " Niagara" when it was disabled by the British on Lake Erie. His children were ten in number : Jackson, John C, Daniel, Milo, Henry, Christopher, Sabina, Mary, Sarah and Eliza. J. C. was reared in Beaver Falls, where he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for several years. He then went on the canal and was one of the first captains to take a boat from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. He followed the canal twelve years, and then engaged with James Wood & Co. as manager of their furnaces in Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 1858 he located in Xew Brighton and was postmaster there nine years. Since 1888 he has lived in Chippewa township. He has been married twice. His first wife was Eleanor Loomis, of Beaver county, by whom he had two children, Milo and David, both of whom were in the war of the rebellion, the former being killed at the battle of Chancel lorsville. 'Mr. Boyle's pre.sent wife was Nancy M. Foster. He is one of the prominent substantial citizens of the coiintj', and was elected county commissioner in 1884 for a term of three years ; he is a Republican. John R. Braden, teacher, Beaver Falls, was born in Huntingdon county. Pa., Oct. 1, 1821. His parents, Joseph and Margaret (Rankin) Braden, settled in Beaver county in 1832, locating in Little Beaver township (now Lawrence county), and lived and died there. Their children were Elizabeth (3Irs. Thomas Middleton), Anna M. (Mrs. John Wilson), Margaret (Mrs. John McCotton), Matilda (Mrs. Joseph Consolus), Belle (Mrs. Augustus Corey) and John R. The latter began teaching at the age of sixteen years, which he has followed continuously as a profession since 1837. He is said to be the oldest teacher in Beaver county. He was three times wedded: In 1838, he married Jemima Cochran, of Chippewa township, this county. His second wife was Nancy, daughter of John B. Wallace, of Alleghany county, and by her he had six children: Wallace (who served three and one-half years in the war of the rebellion, having enlisted in Company E, 14th Pennsylvania Volunteers; was promoted to sergeant and sergeant-major of second battalion, and received an lionorable discharge at the expiration of service); William, Joseph, John, Margaret (Mrs. Samuel McQuiston), and James W. Mr. Braden's third wife was ]Mrs. Jane Freed. Mr. Braden is a member of the Pres- byterian church, and the I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Republican. 31. M. Braden, liveryman, Beaver Falls, was born in Raccoon township Jan. 24, 1842, and is a son of John A. and Arabella (Elliott) Braden. His paternal grandfather was John Braden, a farmer of Raccoon township and a son of James Braden, of W^elsh descent, who at one time owned 1,000 acres of land in the southern part of the county, where he settled about 1795. He was driven away by the Indians, but returned and spent the rest of his life in. Raccoon township. He had one son, John, who also lived in Raccoon township. He had five children: James, John A., William, Margaret (Mrs. Robert Potter), and Rebecca (Mrs. John Potter). Of these John A. was a farmer, and lived on the homestead farm on the Ohio river. He had five children by his first wife: John, 3Iargaret (Mrs. William Elliott), Willie, James R., and Montrose 31. By his second wife, Rebecca (Alcom), he had the following children: 3IaryA. (Mrs. Joseph Allen), Robert H., Oliver C. and Armida. Mr. Braden's maternal grandfather, William Elliott, settled in Moon township in 1825. Our subject located in Beaver Falls in October, 1873, and embarked in the livery business with his brother, James R., in which they have been very successful. In 1873 he married Harriet daughter of Reason and Mary J. (Rambo) B'arnes, by whom he has two children living: 3Ieda C. and Howard. Arthur B. Bradford, farmer, P. O. Enon Valley, was born in Reading, Pa., March 28, 1810, and is a son of Ebenezer G. and Ruth Bradford. His paternal grandfather was Rev. Ebenezer Bradford, of 3Iassachusetts, a descendant in the fifth genera- tion from William Bradford, who came over in the "3Iayflower" in 1620. 3Ir. Bradford was educated at the Northumberland academy, and at the 3Iilton academy under tiie Rev. David Kirkpatrick, receiving the honorary degree of A. 31. from Union College, Schenectady, N. Y. He was married in 1836 to Elizabeth, daughter of Captain Benjamin Wickes, of Philadelphia. The children of this marriage are Oliver B., 3Iary 626 HISTORY OF BEATER COUNTY.

Elizabeth, Ruth Anna B., Isabella Graham, Josephine Frazer, Arthur B., Margaret Ann and Samuel Winchester. ^VFr. Bradford came from New Jersey in 183S to Darlington, Beaver county, Pa., in the capacity of a Presbyterian minister, and during the next year became pastor of the church of Mount Pleasant, near that village. He remained such for sixteen years. In 1847 he took part with a number of other clergymen of the Old and New School Presbyterian churches, in forming the Free Presbyterian church, consisting of several Presbyteries, and whose onlj^ point of difference from the organization they left was, that the Free church was decidedly anti-slavery in character, and refused to hold churcbi communion with .slave holders. In 1854 Mr. Bradford removed to New Castle, Pa., and became pastor of the Free Presbyterian church which had been organized in that town, and so continued to be until the civil war broke out. In 1861 he accepted the appointment, offered him by President Lincoln, of United States consul to the city of Amo}', one of the five open ports of China; but the climate of that latitude being unfriendly to his health, which had been previously broken down, he returned home and resumed his pastoral duties at New Castle. After the war ended in the triumph of the Union and the Constitution, and slavery had been abolished by the pro- clamation of the President, the Free church disbanded, and the ministers and congregations which had composed the body found such ecclesiastical connections as they pleased. Having, during his voyage and residence abroad, made the acquaintance of all the five different races into which the human family is divided, and having discovered that t lie sentiments of justice, honor, chastity, benevolence, self-respect, etc., were the same among the so-called "heathen" as they were among his countrymen at liome, he began to suspect that his religion, which consigned them all to eternal perdition, because, for no fault of their own, they were ignorant of the Bible, was a theological system deficient in truth, justice and mercy. This suspicion strengthened with further observation and reflection, and finally led to such an examination of the evidences of Chris- tianity as he had never before given the subject; because, when a student enters a theological seminary in this country, as he had done, he takes for granted the truth of Christianity and of his sectarian creed, and his sole object is, —not to study the subject of religion as a topic in the science of man; and whether Christianity is true and all other religions false, —but to qualifj" himself to become a preacher in the sect to which he belongs, and in whose creed he has been educated. He only takes, and that necessarily, an ex parte, or profile view of the subject. This fact explains how it comes to pass that a clergyman, after preaching his religion for years, may undergo a thorough revolution in his opinions without being justly charged with previous hypocrisy in preaching what he did not believe, since he may have been all the time living up to the light he had, entirely ignorant of the merits of the other side of the question. Hence, a person wonders how his intelligent and good neighbors can be, the one a Catholic, the second a Methodist, the third a Baptist, and the fourth a Unitarian, while each one of them wonders how he can be a Presbyterian. Such antagonisms of opinion are not visible among the students and professors of physical science, because their department is one of inquiry, in which the dogmas of authority have no sway; and this fact shows that in the first case there has been no investigation of both sides of the questions so diametri- cally at issue, Ijut each party holds his creed to be true, because he has been educated to believe so, while the scientist accepts nothing but what, after the most careful examination, pro and con., is demonstrated to be true. Mr. Bradford's investigations extended through several years, with his prejudices all the time in favor of his religion; but the force of what appeared to him to be the truth was so great, that it resulted in a radical change of opinion, and he felt it his duty as an honest man to withdraw from the church and ministrj' entirely. This he accordingly did, and retired to his farm, where he was living in the seventy-eighth year of his age at the time of this writing, laboring through the medium of the press to prevent other people from being involved in the same cloud of darkness out of which it had cost him so much to emerge. Jacob S. Bhadlky, steamboat steward, P. O. Vanport, was born in York county, Pa., Dec. 1, 1826, and is a son of John and Catherine (Miller) Bradley, of Dutch .

BIOGRAPHIES—WEST SIDE. 627 and Irish descent, former by trade a carpenter. The family consisted of five children, of whom Jacob S., the fourth, was reared in Allegheny City, attended school there and has been engaged as steward for many years. He was married at C^incinnati, Ohio, to May, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Duffy) Hyan, and their children were—John, who died at the age of twenty-two years; Anna, wife of Matthew Brookmyre, of Vanport; AYil- lie, who died at seven years of age; Joseph, a boatman on the Ohio river; George, also a boatman on the Ohio river, and Frank, a telegraph operator on the Lake Erie rail- politics he is a Democrat. road . Mr. Bradley is a member of the Catholic church. In J. Phh^lis Bradshaw, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in 1829, and is the eldest son of Robert Bradshaw, a farmer by occupation, who died in 1874, aged seventy- five years, his widow is yet living at the age of eighty-five i'ears. Robert Bradshaw, grandfather of our subject, came from AVestmoreland county, about 1796, and bought 250 acres of laud in South Beaver township. He married Sarah Wood, who bore him two sons, Thomas and Robert, and four daughters. J. Phillis Bradshaw was reared on the farm and received a common-school education. He was married, in 1859, to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Thompson) Cuth- bertson, and they have had seven children: Robert, Maggie, John, Joseph, Evalina, William S. and Tamar Mabel. The family are members of the Reformed Presbyterian church. jMr. Bradshaw is a Republican. B. F. Bradshaw, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in South Beaver township in 1846, and is a son of Robert and Margaret Bradshaw. He received a common- school education, and has always followed farming. He was married in 1877 to Jennie A., daughter of John Reed, of 'this county, and they had five children, of whom four are living: John Reed, Sadie Hunter, j"es.sie Garfield and Mary Ellen Vance. Mr. Bradshaw has always lived in this county, with the exception of six years spent in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas. In 1883 he purchased' his present farm of 123 acres. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Presbyterian church of Darling-

ton . He is a Republican MiLO Bradshaw, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in South Beaver township in 1833, and is a grandson of Robert and Sarah (Wood) Bradshaw, who settled in South Beaver township about 1796. The Bradshaws were originally from Ireland. Thomas Bradshaw. father of jMilo, was born in 1787 and died in 1869. He married, in 1810, Martha Barclay, who bore him nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity, Milo being the youngest. The mother died in 1875 aged eighty -five years. Milo Brad- shaw was married, in 1861, to Jennie Hunter, born in Ohio township in 1836, daughter of John and Jane (Johnson) Hunter. Five children have been born to this union, as follows: Ella Martha, born in 1863; Minnie Belle, in 1864; Jennie Blanche, in 1868; George C. S., in 1870, and Birdie Viola, in 1875 Mr. Bradshaw is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church. Politically he is a Republican. iWilliamH. Bricker, register and recorder, Beaver, was bom in Cumberland Eliza (House) Bricker, natives of county. Pa. , Aug. 6, 1837. He is a son of John and Pennsylvania and of Swiss and German descent. His father was a farmer and the father of six children, all of whom were boys, William H. being the second. Our subject grew to manhood in Cumberland county, receiving his education in the common schools, and chose farming as a business. When the civil war broke out he promptly enlisted in Company H., Third Pennsylvania Volunteer cavalry, was promoted to the office of second lieutenant and assigned to Company B. In that capacity he served until 1863, when he was captured in Virginia; was a prisoner for sixteen months, eight and a half months of that time in Libby prison. He managed to escape, but after twelve days was re-captured and returned to prison. His regiment was discharged and returned to on Christmas Eve. Cumberland county five months before his release ; he arrived home He again engaged in farming, and in 1870 was appointed United States storekeeper, which office he^held until 1876, when he resigned and removed to Beaver Falls, where he was engaged in the mercantile trade until 1883. In 1884 he was elected to his present in politics he is a position by 1595 majority. He is a member of Post No. 35, G. A. R. ; 628 HISTORY OF BEAYER COUNTY.

Republican. 3Ir. Bricker married in 1868 Frances E., daughter of Jobn and Susannah (Raber) Fishburn, Avho were of German descent. 3Ir. and Mrs. Bricker are members of the Presbyterian Church He has held the otBce of register and recorder for three years, and during that time he has filled the position with credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the people. In lb87 he was reelected bj' 1804 majority, which led the entire ticket. Frank F. Brierly, hardware merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Enfield, IMass., in February, 1848, and is a son of Samuel and Orilla (Kendrick) Brierly, who settled in

Lawrence county, Pa. , in 1849. and in 18o9 located in Xew Brighton, this county, where our subject was reared and educated. He learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed as an occupation six j'ears. In 1871 he located in Beaver Falls and embarked in the general hardware business, which he has successfully continued since. He has occupied the present double store on the corner of Seventh avenue and Sixth street since 1874. The store room is 40 bj' 75 feet, and an addition in the rear is 20 b}' 45. The business comprises hardware, tinware, stoves, lime and cement, paints and oils and general building material, and is the largest and leading establishment of the kind in the count}'. Mr. Brierly is one of the stockholders and treasurer of the Cooperative Stove Company. He is also a stockholder in the Beaver Falls Glass Company, and a member of the firm of Knott, Harker ct Co., manufacturers of grates and mantels. He is one of the live, enterprising citizens of Beaver Falls, a member of the Y. M. C. A. and Metho- dist Protestant church: in politics he is a Republican. W. H. BuiGGs, proprietor of hotel, P. O. Industry. Soon after the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the shores of Massachusetts, three families, named respectively Briggs, Goodwin and Austin, came from England and settled in that state, the Briggs'

being blacksmiths !)j' trade. Henry Briggs, a descendant of this pioneer famil}^ and the second son born to his parents, left his native state with his family in 1838, and took up a quarter-section of laud in South Beaver township, this county, where he followed blacksmithing and hotel keeping. Moving to Youngstown, Ohio, he remained there a short time and then returned to the farm known then as " Black Hawk Postoflice." He married Mary AVeascott, whose ancestors came from Massachusetts, and six children were given them. AV. H., the eldest son was born in 1823, near the old "Stamping Ground " occupied by his early ancestors. The father died at the age of eighty-four years, his widow at the age of eighty-nine. Our subject learned the trade of his forefathers, which he has followed, togetlier with other pursuits, to the present time, and for the past thirty years he has been engaged in steamboat engineering. During the war he carried supplies for northern soldiers, operating in the south. For the past twenty-two years his present place has been his home, and in his absence the " River View Hotel " is conducted by Mrs. Briggs. He was married in 1846 to Deborah, daughter of Joseph, and sister of Captain Stockdale, of Allegheny county. Their children are Joseph S., Elizabeth A. (now Mrs. Johnson), Flora B. (in Des Moines, Iowa), and George E. The family are mem'bers of the Christian church. Mr. Briggs is a Republican. R. J. Brittain, phj'sician, Xew Galilee, was born in Beaver (now Lawrence) county, in 1838. James, his father, a farmer by occupation, was born in this county in 1805 and died in 1848; he married Jane McChesney, by whom he had four children, our subject being the second son. The grandfather, Jeremiah, who was Scotch-Irish, located in this county in 1797, and purchased land. Dr. Brittain was educated at private schools and at the Darlington and Beaver academies. He was married in 1864 to Mary E. daughter of George Grier. He was next married to Kizzie O'Brien, a sister of his first wife, and by her had four children born: Elmer E., in 1868: Amelia L., in 1871; Estella E. and Cordelia E. (twins), in 1873. Our subject began the study of medicine in 1854 with Drs. Hezlop and Meigs. He entered Jefferson Medical Col- lege in 1860, and was graduated in March, 1863. For two years thereafter he practiced in Philadelphia, and in 1865 came to Xew Galilee, where he has since remained. He enjoys an extensive and lucrative practice. During the war he was a member of the .

BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 629 volunteer corps of surgeons. He is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics an independent Republican. William Broman, glass-presser, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny City, Pa., natives of Aug. 11, 1849. His parents, Henry and Lena (Rosafield) Broman, were Alsace, France (now Germany), and came to America about 1840, settling in Allegheny in City, where our subject was reared and educated. He began his trade at Pittsburgh one 1859,' and has worked at it ever since. He located in Beaver Falls in 1879, and was has of the organizers and stockholders of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, where he since been employed. His wife was Sarah Iseley, of Pittsburgh, by whom he has two children living, Charlie and Sarah. Mr. Broman is a member of the A. O. U. W. and of the German Lutheran church. In politics he is a Democrat. Hahvey Brown, merchant, Bridgewater, was born in Beaver county April 23, county. His 1843, and is a son of John and Margaret (Hart) Brown, natives of Beaver paternal ancestors came from Ireland. His mother was a descendant of John Hart, a the signer of the Declaration of Independence. Our subject's grandparents settled on a boat south side of Beaver county, and followed agricultural pursuits. His father was His builder by trade, and in later life was engaged in selling stoves in Allegheny City. -family consisted of five children, four now living. Harvey, the second in the family also was reared in Bridgewater, where he was educated in the common schools. He attended Duff's college, in Pittsburgh. In 1863 he began clerking for A. S. Harvey, and remained with him until 1867, when he embarked in his present business. He deals in in the Bea- glass, wooden, willow and queen's ware and hardware. In 1862 he enlisted ver Infantry, Company F, l40th Regiment, under Colonel Roberts, and was discharged of the I. O. Feb. 6, 1863. He is a member of the G. A. R., also of the K. of P. and Rochester, also of West O. F. He is a director of the first building association of Bridgewater Association, and is a F. & A. M. Mr. Brown was married March 21, 1871, descent. to Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Ady, a native of Wheeling, W. Va., and of English Their children are Ella and James L. The family are members of the Methodist Epis- for copal church. Mr. Brown has been a member and treasurer of the ofiicial board eleven years, and at present is superintendent of the Sabbath-school. John E. Bryer, glass-blower, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 11, was reared 1844, and is a son of John and Susan (Galley) Bryer, of Pennsylvania. He and educated in his native city, where he learned his trade. He located in Bridgewater in the in 1863, and worked at his trade until 1869; then removed to Pittsburgh and was employ of Brice Bros, nine years. In 1878 he came to Beaver Falls, and was the projector of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, of which he is now a stockholder, and where he has since been employed. His wife was Kate, a daughter of Daniel Tor- Oliver J. and rance, of Bridgewater, by whom he has three children : William D., LillieMay. Mr. Bryer is one of the stockholders of the Citizens' Gas Co., is a member of the K. of P., and the Methodist Protestant church. Politically he is a Republican. John M. Buchanan, attorney at law, Beaver, is a son of Thomas C. and Eliza John M. died when his son was but an infant . (Mayhew) Buchanan , the former of whom (with the exception of the first five years of his life spent in and near Florence, Washington county. Pa., where his forefathers had resided since 1791, and two years spent in Fair- Hanover view, W. Va.), was reared in the home of an uncle, Joseph K. Buchanan, in township, Beaver county. Pa. He was prepared for college by the Hon. Thomas evenings, Nicholson and Rev. J. P. Moore, chiefly by recitations made during winter and was graduated at Washington and Jefferson College in the class of 1869. Imme- 'Hon. diately after graduation he was entered as a student of law- in the ofiice of the Samuel B. Wilson, and reaching the requisite legal age, was admitted to the bar on the motion of Edward B. Daugherty, Esq., Sept. 2, 1872, having supported himself in meanwhile by teaching. In 1874 he was elected district attorney, as a Democrat, by a majority of 94 and was reelected in 1877 by 303 majority. Mr. Buchanan very soon attor- after his admission placed himself in point of ability and success among the leading litigation neys of the county, and has since been largely identified with its most important 630 HISTORY OF beavp:r county.

George Burhenn, glass presser, Beaver Falls, was boru in Hesse Cassell, Germany, March 1, 1851, and is a son of Ewald and Elizabeth Burhenn, who came to America in 1854 and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa., where the father, who was a nailsmith bj' trade, resided until his death. George was reared and educated in Pittsburgh, and there learned his trade, which he has followed since 1862. lie located in Beaver Falls in 1879, and was one of the organizers and stockholders of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, in which he has since been interested. In 1879 he married Clara, daughter of Christopher Chobert, of Pittsburgh. By her he has four children : Henry, Peter E , John and George II. Mr. Burhenn is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., K. of B. and Turner Society. Politically, he is independent. Jacob BuRiiENX, glass presser, Beaver Falls, w^as born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 8, 1860, and is a son of Ewald and Elizabeth Burhenn, who came to America in 1854 and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa., where the father, who wasa nailsmith by trade, resided until his death. Jacob was reared, educated and learned his trade in Pittsburgh. July 1, 1887, he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since been in the employ of the Cooper- ative Flint Glass "Works. July 18, 1886, he married Lizzie, daughter of Jonas Batz, of Pittsburgh, by whom he has one child, Edward. He is a member of the Glass Workers' Union, and in politics is a Republican. John Cain, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in Lancaster county in 1814, and came to Beaver county in 1841. His father, James Cain, came from Ireland at an early day, locating in Marietta, Pa., and w-'as by occupation a "nailer." He married Jane, daughter of Samuel Getty, also of Ireland. Born to James Cain and his wife were seven children, of whom John is the eldest. He had but few opportunities in youth for receiving an education, his father having died when he (John) was comparatively young. His mother came to Allegheny county in 1841, and soon after moved to Darlington township, where since that date he has resided. Mr. Cain has been a farmer since he was thirteen years of age. He followed tanning for three years, but never learned the trade. He was married, in 1836, to Sarah, daughter of James ]Mahan, of Allegheny county, and thirteen children were born to them. Those living are James, John, p:iiza, Franklin, Ella, Harry, William, Ida, Homer and Delight. Mr. Cain has held many township otiices, and has always been regarded, bj- those who know him, as an upright and honest man, much respected. He is a F. «t A. M ; in politics, a Democrat. Leander Cairns, retired, P. O. New Brighton, was born in this county in 1828, and is a son of William and Edna (Morrow) Cairns (the latter a native of Philadelphia), the parents of nine children, seven now living, Leander being the only surviving son. The father was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., in 1793, and in 1800 was brought by his parents to Beaver county. Here he followed farming until he was eighteen years of age, and then learned carpentering and cabinet making. He was prominently identified, politically, in Beaver county, and was elected sheriff in 1833, also associate judge, as well as to other positions of trust. For many years he carried on boat-building and the saw and grist milling business. Leander chiellj' remained at home, assisting his father in his various industries, and was for some time engaged in the gunboat service on the Mississippi river under Commodore Davis, but was compelled, on account of ill-health, to retire from the same. Mr. Cairns and a sister now make Industry their home, where they live in quiet retirement. John H. Caler, blacksmith, P, O. Fallston, was born in Big Beaver township, Beaver county, in August, 1833, and is a sou of Michael Caler and Susanna (Nicolson) (!aler, natives of Beaver county and of German and English origin. The father was a riverman, and in later life bought timber land and sold cord wood, also worked a stone quarry on his land. The family consisted of nine children. Jolin H., the eldest son, was reared in Big Beaver township, and attended school three months in winter. Early in life he learned the blacksmith's trade, but has preferred to work at the more difficult departments of the trade, and is well known in larger cities. ]Most of his work comes from outside of Beaver county. Since 1861 he has been manufacturing oil tools. Mr. Caler was married in Beaver county to 3Iiss Mary I., daughter of William BIOGKAPIIIES^WEST SIDE. 031

Moore, and their children are William, Ira and John, blacksmiths, Lewis, Elva and Edith. In politics Mr. Caler is a Republican. He is a member of the town council and president of the school board. Mrs. Caler is a member of the 3Iethodist church. Stephen Calvin, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in this county in 1807, and is one of the oldest citizens now living in South Beaver township. He is the eldest of thirteen children born to James and Elizabeth (Grosscross) Calvin. James Calvin died in 1835, aged fifty years. He came to Beaver county from Allegheny county about 1794, and with a brother purchased 400 acres of land on Brush Run. He continued farming until his death. Six of his children are living. Stephen has been engaged in various pursuits. In early life he was a carpenter, and was for some time employed in milling. In 1836 he purchased his present farm of 160 acres. In 1842 he was married to Jane, daughter of Andrew Graham, and they had ten children, eight of whom are living: James, Robert, Mary Jane (Mrs. May), Elizabeth, Stephen, William L., Eme- line and Martha A. (Mrs. Funkhouser). The mother died in 1861, aged forty one years. Mr. Calvin is a Democrat. William Campbell (deceased) was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, in 1819, and died in 1885. He came to America about 1842, landing in Philadelphia. In 1843 he moved to Beaver county, and w^as for four years employed in a woolen factory. He then purchased 125 acres of land, which he successfully tilled for a number of years. At his death he owned 200 acres. He married Mary, daughter of William and Margaret (Graham) McKey, of this county. She bore him seven children (of whom six are living): David, Matilda, Margaret, Annie (Mrs. Moore, deceased), Jennie P., James A. and IVIary E. The mother died in 1881. The surviving children are all living on the homestead, and none are married. They are members of the Presbyterian church. Jes8e W. Caeothebs, farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Patterson township, this county, Dec. 20, 1826. He is a sou of John and Xancy (White) Carothers, natives of Pennsylvania, the mother of Irish parentage, and the father born in the Cumberland valley. John Carothers, who was a farmer, came to Beaver county in 1814, and settled in Patterson township. His family consisted of nine children, seven of them now in Beaver county. Jesse W., the fourth, was reared in Patterson township, on the farm, attended the district school and chose farming as a business, which he has followed all his life. He was married in Beaver county, in 1851, to Sarah, daughter of Joseph Mitchell, and of Irish descent. They have three children now living: Anna Agnes (wife of Thomas Purdy), Eliza Elma (wife of Fraok Dunkin), and Sarah Luella. Mr. and Mrs Carothers are members of the Presbyterian church. He is a Democrat, and has served for ten j-ears as school director and four j'ears as justice of the peace. He is the owner of a farm of nearly 200 acnes of well-improved land. WiLLiAJi Carter (deceased) was born in Westmoreland County, Va., Dec. 2, 1802, and was a son of Charles and Jane (Anderson) Carter; former, born in the same county in 1760, and latter in Washington county, Md., in 1778. His paternal grandfather was Charles B. Carter, a son of Robert Carter, who was a son of King Carter, a gentleman of immense wealth, who emigrated to Virginia from England in 1704. The family, who are well and favorably known in A'irginia, are principally engaged in agricultural pursuits, though one or two are connected with the United States navy. Charles B Carter, paternal grandfather of our subject, was a large planter in Virginia, and died in Berkeley county in 1807. Charles Carter, father of William, was an iron master; he was an officer in the Revolutionary war, and was present at the surrender of Coruwallis at Yorktown. He made a settlement at what is now Beaver Falls in 1797, remaining but a short time. In 1S02 he returned and built a furnace at old Brighton (now Beaver Falls), in which he torged the first piece of iron made in the county. He died near Mount Etna Furnace, Butler county, in 1829. His wife was a niece of Gen. Carlisle, of Revolutionary fame. They had eight children: John (a soldier of the war of 1812), George, AVilliam, Charles (a major-general of the Pennsylvania line, who participated in several Indian wars, and 632 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. who was in the government service until 1861); David A. (in the war of 1812); James A. (who served in the Mexican war under Gen. Taylor); Jane C. (Mrs. Hiram Reed) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Horatio M. Large). William Carter was a teacher by profession, but in later years followed engineering. He was justice of the peace for many years, and died in New Brighton, June 80, 1876. His wife, Valeria, was a daughter of Dan- iel and Margaret (Steen) Reeves. They had eight children, four of whom are living: Charles, Addic V. (Mrs. John Scott), Margaretta and Elizabeth (Mrs. Lewis Graham). John Chaney, farmer, P. O. Ohioville, son of William and Elizabeth (Chris- tier) Clianey, was born Jan. 22, 1852, near Ohioville, this county, where he spent the days of his youth and received his education. His father was born Oct. 4, 1821, in

Columbiana county, Ohio, and died Oct. ;J, 1886. His mother was born on the old homestead near Ohioville. John's grandfather, Johnson Chaney, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa.,andlus father, John, was one of the tirst settlers at Pittsburgh. Mr. Chaney's grandfather, on his mother's side, George Christler's father, immigrated to this country, settled near Shippingport, Pa., and was one of the lirst settlers of this place. Our subject was married Sept. 26, 1876, to Ella Amelia Lyan, daughter of Alfred and Ellen (Fowler) Lyan, born Dec. 16, 1856. near Ohioville, Beaver county. Pa. Four children have been born to this union: Raymond C, Nellie, Leroy and Charles W. Mr. and Mrs. Chaney are members of the Reformed Presbyterian church. Mr. Chaney's father was an elder in the same church, and after his death Mr. Chaney assumed the same office. John W. M. Childs, machinery dealer, Smith's Ferry, a son of Lorenzo and Ann Car- oline (Marshall) Childs, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1838. His father was born in August, 1810, at Vershire, Vt.; his mother was a native of Brooklyn, and died ' March 20, 1841. Lorenzo Childs spent his youth at the place of his birth, and, when a young man, went to New York City, where he learned the machinery business. He married, April 30. 1833, in the Episcopal church, Jamaica, L. L, and shortly after came to Cleveland and thence moved to Pittsburgh. Later he moved to Fallston, and subsequently started a shop for himself at New Brighton, afterward taking in David Mc- Connell as partner, under name of Childs & McConnel. After doing business in New Brighton, as the firm of Childs & McConnell, for some time, they removed their machine shop to Fallston, purchased new site with good water power, they then took in new partner. The firm name was then changed to Childs, ]McConnelKt Darragh, doing quite an extensive business up to the time of Mr. Child's selling his interest out of the machine business. About the year 1859 he came to Smith's Ferry, built a mill, which was operated for some time by him and Mr. Smith. They afterward closed out the mill and engaged in the oil business. He died at Bridgewater, Aug. 19, 1864. The subject of this sketch came to Pennsylvania with his parents about 1843, and received his schooling in Beaver county . He learned the machinist's trade at his father's shop at New Brighton and at Fallston. In 1859 he came to Smith's Ferry with his father and engaged in setting up machinery; in 1867 he began to sell machinerj-, and by hard work aud attention has been successful; he is the owner of good buildings and a fine residence, and has a large trade in machinery, carrying a heavy stock. Most of his trade, however, is foreign, since the decline of the oil trade here. Mr. Childs married at Pittsburgh, Sept. 30, 1869, Agnes B., daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Alman) Ecoff, born at Rochester, Pa., Jan. 23, 1848. Her father was a carpenter and ccnlractor, a native of this county, born Sept. 9, 1818, and died of small pox at Rochester, Jan. 14, 1855. Her mother was also a native of this county, born June 15, 1822, and died April 18, 1854. Three girls and one boy were born to Mr. and Mrs. Childs: John W. M., now clerk for his father; Grace Mary, attending school at Beaver; Agnes Gertrude and Blanche Margaret, at home. Mr. Child's family are members of the Presbyterian church.

John C'oai>m,\n came from New Jersey and settled at the mouth of Little Beaver at an early day. In 1803 he moved near the town of Mt. Jackson, then in Beaver county. In 1807 he started on a journey to Philadelphia with saddle and pack-horses, carrying with him $300 worth of furs. After disposing of the above articles he started home. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 633

When about one hundred miles from the city he was beset by highwaymen, robbed of money and horses, and threatened with death if he attempted to return to Philadelphia. Thus situated, with nothing but gun and ammunition, he began aweary journey of three hundred miles on foot, living by the way on wild game, roots, etc. He returned safely, however, and ever after lived on his farm, where he died at the age of ninety-nine years. His wife was Mary Mahen, by whom he had eleven children, eight girls and three boys. John Coleman, blacksmith, Bridgewater, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in January, 1843, and is a son of Thomas andEleanore (Shaw) Coleman. His father, a blacksmith, came to America in 1866, living only three weeks after his arrival, and leaving three sons and three daughters. John, the eldest son, received his education in the old country, where he also learned the blacksmith's trade with his father, and has followed his trade twenty-four years in Beaver county. He worked for the railroad company before they built the shops. He was married in Ireland, in 1863, to Mary A. liussell, and their children are Thomas, a mould maker; "William, a blacksmith; Robert John; Anna R.; Elenore, and Mary Jane. The mother died March 10, 1887, a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Coleman is an elder and trustee of same church, and has taught in the Sabbath-school. He is a member of the school board, and in politics is a Republican. James M. Conkle, pattern maker, Beaver Falls, was born in Greene township, this county, Sept. 10, 1832, son of John and Catherine (Persley) Conkle. His paternal grandfather was Henry Conkle, a pioneer of Beaver county, and an Indian scout for a number of years. He was also in the war of 1812, and was a noted hunter and expert shot in his day. He tinally settled in Greene township, this county, and engaged in farming, residing there until his death in about 1840 . His children were John, George, Jacob, Samuel, Sally, Betsey, Ann and Polly. John, the eldest, was a native of Greene township, and lived and died there. He was a carpenter by trade, which he followed in early life, but later engaged in farming. His children were Henry, Mary A., Margaret, Jacob, John, James M., Robert, William, Milton and Vincent. James M. was reared in Greene township, this count}', where he learned the millwright's trade, which he has followed as a business, off and on, to the present time. For the past two years he has been engaged principally in pattern making. He located in Beaver Falls in 1867, where he has since resided . In 1866 he married Mary, daughter of Robert and Hannah (Ruth) McKeage, who settled in Beaver county in 1847, and by this union there are three children living : Charlie, Walter and Roy. Mr. Conkle is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. In politics he is a Democrat. Robert Conkel, carpenter, P. O. McCleary, was born in Greene township, this county, Nov. 26. 1834, and is a son of John and Catherine (Persley) Conkel. His paternal grandfather was Henr}' Conkel, a pioneer of Beaver county, a noted Indian scout and hunter, and a soldier in the war of 1812. He was a farmer by occupation, and lived and died in Greene township. He had eight children, of whom John, the father of our subject, was the eldest. He was a carpenter by trade and was born and reared in Greene township, where he resided until his death. Robert was reared in Greene township, where he learned the carpenter's trade. In 1854 he located in Missouri and later in Illinois, where he worked at his trade as a journeyman, and did considerable business as a contractor and builder. In 1862 he enlisted in the 76th Illi- nois Infantry, and participated in the siege of Vicksburg, battles of Fort Blakely and Spanish Fort, as well as other engagements, and was honorably discharged at Gal- veston, Tex., in August, 1865. In 1866 he located in Hookstown, this county, and in 1868 in Beaver Falls, remaining thereuntil 1884, when he removed to Raccoon township, where he now resides. In 1867 Mr. Conkel married Mary J., daughter of David and of township, this county, Mary Glenn, Greene and has nine children : Marilda, Frank, William and Dora (twins), Alma, John A., Thomas, Henry and Emma J. He is a member of the G. A. R. ; in politics a Republican.

Thomas B. Conway, Vanport, was born in New Brighton, this county, Jan. 6, 1831, and is a son of John and Fannie (Barchus) Conway, natives of Pennsylvania and ,

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of Irish descent. His father died when he was but two years of age. Our subject attended the common schools and acquired a fair education. At the age of seventeen he went fortli into the world to do for himself. In 1846 he had charge of a construction train as conductor, which occupation he followed for nine years; being also a foreman of con.struction of the Cleveland ct Pittsburgh R. R. when it was built. He married Mary, daughter of James H. and Margaret (Caldwell) Douds. in the year I806. His wife was born in Beaver county, and is of Scotch descent. In the year he was married, became to Yanport, and has made that his home since, being the possessor of two residences there. He has followed the lime business since his marriage, and is well known throughout the county as a manufacturer of the Beaver county gray lime. He has three

children living : Fannie B. (wife of W. H. Gordon, a merchant of Vanport), John D. (a telegraph operator, employed in the master of machinery's department P. & L. E. R. R. Chartiers), May, youngest daughter, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Conway are prominent members of the Presbyterian church, Bridgewater. In politics, he is a staunch Repub- lican, and has held various positions on the school board of this place.

George W. Cook, ticket and express agent, C. tfc P. R. R., at Cook station, P. O. Industry, was born in Princeton, N. J., Sept. 13, 1816. His parents, William and Ruthie (Drummons) Cook, were natives of New Jersey, where they were married and died. They had three children. George W., the only survivor, was married March 0, 1839, to Margaret Fuhr, a native of Philadelphia, born in 1822, a daughter of Major George Fuhr (deceased). To this union have been born eight children, six now living: William, Amanda, Ernest, Sarah I., Bertha and Clara; Caroline and Deborah are deceased. The mother died May 30, 1874. Mr. Cook is by trade a willow-basket maker, which business he was followed since his thirteenth year; has also been ticket

agent for the C. ifc P. R. R. for a period of twenty-nine years. He has been a resident of Beaver county since 1853, and own his residence, as well as the ferry which bears his name. He is a Democrat, and has tilled several township offices. HexryCopmaxx, teamster, Beaver Falls, was born in Hanover, Germany, Oct. 15, 1845, and is a son of Fred and Henrietta Copmann, who came to America in 1879, and settled in Allegheny City. Our subject was reared and educated in his native town. He came to America in 1866, and located in Beaver Falls in 1872, where he has since resided. He embarked in business there as a teamster, which vocation he still follows. Beginning without a dollar, he has accumulated a fine property, of which he justly feels proud. He does the hauling and teaming for several of the largest manufacturing concerns in Beaver Falls, besides considerable outside work. 3Ir. Copmann married, in 1869, MaryWickman, of Allegheny City, by whoni he has seven children: John, Mary, Carrie, Emma, Harry, Annie and Maggie. He is a member of the German Lutheran church and the Society of Druids; in politics he is a Democrat. JoHX CoRBUs, superintendent of car works, Beaver Falls, was born in Fallston, this county. Oct. 13, 1831, and is a son of John S. and Eliza (Reeves) Corbus, the former a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, and the latter of Beaver county. Pa. The father came to Beaver county about 1824, and served an apprenticeship in Fallston at scythe making, which he followed there for several years. He then learned the trade of wire drawer with Robert Townsend, Esq., in whose employ and that of hisson, William P. Townsend, he has passed upwards of fifty years. His children were seven in number: Mary J. (Mrs. Hugh Irwin), John, Thankful (Mrs. Dr. Louis Jack), Elizabeth (deceased), Margaret (3Irs. Richard Irwin), Daniel R. and Jesse M. John was reared in Beaver county, and for many years was engaged in merchandising in Xew Brighton. In 1879 he accepted the position he now holds in the Beaver Falls car works. He has twice mirried; first to Mary, daughter of David and Eleanor (Daly) Blair, of Pittsburgh, and by her he had three children; Curtis B., Haruld H. and Clarence H. His second wife was Elsie, daughter of Dr. Isaac and Eliza (Sheets) Winans, of ^lahouing county, Ohio, and by her he had six children: Lila W., Howard L.. 3[ay E., Helen and Louis (twins), and Edward T. Mr. Corbus is a member of the Presbyterian church and the Royal Arcanum; he is a R. A. M.; politically a Republican. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 635

A. M. Crawford, dealer in general merchandise, Darlington, Pa., Avas born in Darlington, this county, Aug. 13, 1839. His father was John M. Crawford, who, in company with his brother Peter, came from Xew .Jersey to Beaver coimtj', when both were quite young men. He married ]Miss Catherine ]\[iller, of Belmont, Pa., and to them were born two children, of whom A. M. is the elder. His education was attained at Greersburg Academy. He was married in 1864 to Miss ]\IalissaM. McMinn, daughter of Robert McMinu, Jr., whose grandfather, Robert jMcJVlinn, Sr., was one of the oldest residents of the county and who died at nearly one hundnd years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were born Ave children: LenaD., Nellie A., Fred C, Ira F. and Alice M. Mr. Crawford has for over thirty years been engaged in business in Darling- ton, and has been identified in many ways with the interests of the town in Mhich he lives. Politically he is a Republican. In his religious belief he clings to the Pres^byterian faith. Samukl Creese, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny county, March 25, 1850, and is a son of Philip and Jane (Skiles) Creese, natives of Allegheny county, and residents of Beaver Falls since 1879. Samuel Creese learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for fourteen years. He located in Beaver Falls in 1879, and in 1881 embarked in business as a contractor and builder. He is a thorough mechanic and a careful and competent builder. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, National Union and Knights of the Maccabees: in politics he is a Democrat. John Ckump, retired merchant, Beaver, was born in Virginia, October 7. 1807, and is a son of Stephen and Nancy (Sisson) Crump, natives of Virginia and of Welsh origin. His father, who was a carpenter, lived to the advanced age of ninety three, and died in West Virginia. John Crump's elder brother, who died at the age of ninety-two, was a soldier in the war of 1812. John is the fifth of eight children, four sons and four daughters. He was reared in West Virginia, attended the common schools, learned the carriage maker's trade, and carrii d on business in Virginia twenty-five years. He then

embarked in the dry goods business in Virginia . In 1864 he went to Ohio, where he was in the mercantile business until 1867, when he came to this county, bought a place on the banks of the Ohio, and retired from business. He was married in 1829 to Ruth, daughter of John Robinson, and their children were Stephen S., a coal merchant; John

R. , who was a physician; George, a dealer in agricultural implements in ]Missouri; Wil- liam H., in the foundry business at Chicago; and L.Wesley and James S. (deceased). 3Irs. Crump died in 1886. hhe and her husband were members of the Methodist Epis- copal church for more than half a centurj". Mr. Crump has been steward and class leader. In political preferment he is a Republican. G. A CuBBisoN, jeweler, Beaver Falls, was born in Harrisville, Butler county, Sept. 16, 1863, and is a son of George and Mary A. (Milner) Cubbison. He was reared and educated in Mercer count j% and served an apprentice.^hip of four j-ears at the jeweler's trade in Butler, Pa. with D. L. Cleeland. In 1880-82, he worked at his trade as a journeyman in Mercer, Pa. In March, 1883, he located in Beaver Falls where he was employed in a jewelry store one year, and in October, 1885, he embarked in business for himself in Beaver Falls, where he has already built up a large and lucrative business, which is steadily increasing. He has also a first-class gents' furnishing store. John Cunning, dealer in real estate, Beaver Falls.was born in Maryland, June 15, 1839; a son of George and Maria (Williams) Cunning, and of Irish and English descent. His parents settled in Independence township, this county, in 1842, where his father engaged in

farming and resided nineteen years. He then removed to Lawrence county. Pa. , residing there until his death. His children w^ere John, Hugh, Mary J. (]Mrs. Frank Callahan), Sarah (Mrs. James McKelvy), Daniel, Anna (deceased) and Robert. John was reared in Independence township where he received a common-school education. In 1861 he married Martha, daughter of Andrew and Sarah McKindle\', of Independence township, who settled there about 1840. By this union there are five children living: Eva E. (Mrs. Robert S. Frazier) JohnE., Charles, Mary E. and George G. Mr. Cunning located in Beaver Falls in 1868, and embarked in mercantile trade, in which he was engaged two- 636 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. years. He then engaged in the real estate business, which he has followed more or less since, with the exception of two years. He has kept a hotel and restaurant for the past twelve years, and has owned the Merchant's hotel, one of the principal hostelries of Beaver Falls, since 1882. He is a member of the Catholic church; in politics, independent. James Hamilton Cunningham, attorney, Beaver, is of Scotch and Irish ancestry, and was born Dec. 12, 1846, in Beaver, Beaver county, Pa. At the age of seven years he became a resident of Industry township, where much of his early youth was pass-ed as a pupil in the common schools and in farm labor. In 1864 he enlisted in Company F, l40th Regiment P. V., and served until the close of the civil war, participating in the battles of the Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, Corbin's Bridge, Spottsylvania, Korth Ann, Cold Harbor, and other engagements of less importance. At Cold Harbor he was wounded, captured and confined for six months in the prison at Andersonville, Ga., from which he was paroled and subsequently exchanged. Rejoining his regintnt he participated in all the engagements from March, 1865, to the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomatcx. On his return from the service he resumed his studies, receiving private instructions from Prof. M. L. Knight, then, as now, one of the leading teachers of the county, and from others; meanwhile defraying the expenses by farm labor and in teaching. April 5, 1870, he eLtered the office of E. P. Kuhn, of Beaver, then a rising and brilliant young lawyer, and was admitted to the bar July 31, 1872. In the fall of the same year he entered into partnership with his preceptor, and on the death of the latter, the following year, continued the practice of his pn fessiou alone. Mr. Cunning- ham, by his energy, and by methf.'dical habits of business, soon won success and a patron- age which is yearly increasing in proportion. He has devoted himself assiduously to his profession, and avoided all such diversions as would lead him from its legitimate pursuit. May 11, 1875, Mr. Cunningham married Miss Nellie I., daughter of Captain S. A. Reno, of Rochester. Their children are Charles S., Carrie May, Annie R. and James H., Jr. Drs. Oliver and Smith Cunningham, two physicians, who were cousins, came to Beaver prior to 1832, and established themselves in the practice of their profession. Oliver had been a skiff builder in Pittsburgh prior to his advent here. Smith and his brother came from Ohio. Oliver was two or three years the earlier settler, and also the senior in age. Dr. Smith Cunningham was followed by his brothers Robert, Thomas and Nathaniel. Robert studied medicine and practiced in North Sewickley township. Thomas aod Nathaniel studied law with John R. Shannon, and the former was admitted to the bar of Beaver county about 1834. Nathaniel was admitted afterward, either in Beaver or Mercer county, and subsequently studied medicine with his brother Robert, and practiced for a time in this county. He removed to some place in Ohio, where he died. Drs. Oliver and Smith died in Beaver many years since. Oliver died childless, but the others, except Nathaniel, left descendants, some of whom are still in the county. Thomas was appointed by President Buchanan governor of one of the Western territories, but after a brief administration he returned and resumed the practice of his profession. Thomas was a lawyer of more than ordinary ability, and Drs. Oliver, Smith and Robert were considered respectable practitioners. MiLO Cunningham, clerk, P. O. New Galilee, was born in 1850. The Cunning- hams are among the oldest families in this township. Archibald came from County Donegal, Ireland, and settled in Beaver township in 1800. He purchased 250 acres of land, on which he lived until his death. He married Nancy King, who bore him seven children. Of these Archibald was born in 1810 and died April 10, 1887. He was reared a farmer, and at his death owned the land purchased by his father. In 1838 he was married to Isabella, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Stephenson) Russell, of Law- rence county, Pa,, and by her had ten children, of whom six are living: Alvin, Leander, ]\Iilo, James, Alice (Mrs. Marshall) and Lizzie (Mrs. Davidson). Milo was reared on the farm and was educated in the common schools. He was married in 1876 to Mary E,, daughter of Captain Samuel and Celisia (Whan) Miller, of this coimty, and BIOGRAPHIES WP:ST SIDE. 63Y

two sons, Herbert and Horace, were born to them. Since 1878 Mr. Cunningham bas been employed as baggage clerk, by the P. F. W. & C. R. R. Co. He is a carpenter by trade. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church; politically a Republican. Samuel CrxNiNonAM was born at Squirrel Hill, Allegheny county, Pa., in the year 1784. At the age of eighteen years he came to Beaver county and settled in Chip- pewa township. He became the father of eleven children, six of whom, Mrs. Mary A. Warren, of Darlington; James Cunningham, of Chippewa township; John Cunningham, of New Brighton; Joseph Cunningham, of Edinburgh, Lawrence county; William Cun- ningham, of Darlington, and Wilson Cunningham, of Beaver Falls, are yet living. He died in March, 1857, at the age of seventy-three years. SNtiTH Curtis, P. O. Beaver, member of the firm of Curtis & Bliss, editors and publishers of the Rochester Daily Argus and liadical, was born in Sherburne, Chenango county, N. Y., Dec. 21, 1834. His parents were John and Elsie (Jones) Curtis, the former a native of New York and the latter of Connecticut. His father was a miller and a tanner, and was also engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. His family consisted of ten children, of whom Smith is the fifth. He attended common school in his native county until he was sixteen years old, Morked in the mill and tannerj- and

went to New York, where he clerked in a store two years ; then returned to his native county to prepare for college. He attended an academy in Franklin county one year; then entered Hamilton College, New York, where he spent three j'ears. He then -entered Union College, Schenectady^ countj", N. Y., and was graduated in 1858 with honor. He was a diligent and successful student and was frequently chosen as a representative of the college in literary contests. He received a prize for an essay while in Hamilton College. After his graduation he commenced the studj^ of theology and spent one year at the seminary at Princeton, N. J. He then entered the Union Theological Seminary at New York, from which institution he w^as graduated in 1861. He then went to Toledo, Ohio. In 1861 he was ordained a minister, by the Congregational Association, of Ohio, at Columbus, to be elegible to election as chaplain for the 62d Regiment Ohio Vols. From there he went to Fostoria, in the same state, where he took charge of the Presbyterian church for three years. He then resigned and opened an academy tliere, which lie continued two years, when he was appointed chaplain of a regiment belonging to General Butler's command. The war soon closed, and he did not join his regiment. In 1862 he was elected chaplain of the 62d Pennsylvania Volunteers, but through the rascality of the colonel of the regiment he was not permitted to serve. He came to Pennsylvania in 1865 and was married IVIarch 1, that year, to Isidore, daughter of Capt. Richard and Elizabeth (McCurdy) Calhoun. Five children have been born to

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, three of whom are now living : John Richard, DoraE. and Eliza- beth ]M. Mrs. Curtis is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Curtis was principal of the public school of Beaver borough in 1868 and 1869. He is an active member of the Republican party, and served as secretary of the county committee from 1866 till 1872. He succeeded M. S. Quay as editor of the Beaver Radical, and continued its publication until the consolidation of the paper with the Beaver Argus in the fall of 1878. In 1870 he purchased from the Hon. James S. Rutan a half interest in the consolidated papers, and has since been connected with it as publisher and editor. ScuDDER Hart Darragh, manufacturer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Bridge-

water, Pa., Feb. 27, 1817, and is a son of Hon. Robert and Deborah ( Hart) Darragh. His father was state senator in 1849. His mother was a granddaughter of John Hart, of New Jersey, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. She was born near Trenton, N. J., and was of German origin. His father was born in Ireland, and early in life came to America and settled at Bridgewater, Pa., that place being then called Sharon. He was one of the early hotel keepers of this county. He afterw^ard embarked in the mercantile trade in Sharon, which was then a shipping point, and did a large and successful business. His famil}' consisted of eight children, seven of whom grew to maturity, six of them now living, and of whom our subject is the youngest. Hart died in 1885 from injuries received in the oil works. He was then in his seventy-third year. 35 .

638 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

The family are remarkable for longevity. S. H. was reared in Bridgewater, and attended the common school and the Beaver academj'. His tirst work was as a clerk in a bank in Beaver. He then went on the river and ran a keel boat and steamboat. In 1849 he moved to California and remained two j^ears. He then returned and continued the machine and foundry business, which he had established before going to California. The books of the machine shops and foundry are kept by S. H. Darragh. The title of the business at Bridgewater is M. Sz S. H. Darragh. The other is at Fallston, where the firm name is M. Darragh ifc Co. They are extensively engaged in the manufacture of machinery for wire works, and of iron bridges. They employ fifteen men the year rouod. Mr. Darragh was married Aug. 23, 1865, to Catherine Weyand, daughter of Hon. Daniel "Weyand, ex-state senator and attorney, of Somerset, Pa. She is of German and English descent. They have had five children: Susan D., Mary H., Robert W., Daniel W., and Herbert S. (deceased). Mrs. Darragh is a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Darragh is a member of the town council, and has been school director; has also been a bank director. lu politics he is a Republican. Fred Dauber, butcher, Beaver, was born in Baden, Germany, March 20, 1832, and is a son of Jacob and Philipina (Faus) Dauber, natives of Germany. His father was a farmer during his entire life. His family consisted of seven children. Fred, the second, was reared in Germany and attended the common schools there. He came to this country in 1852, and first settled in Wheeling, W. Va. He then went to Ohio, where he remained three years and learned the butchering business. He came to Beaver in 1858, and has carried on that business here ever since. He w^as married, in 1866, to Nancy, daughter of Archie Smith, and of Scotch descent. Their children are Lewis, 3Iinnie, Charles and Anna. Mrs. Dauber is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics Mr. Dauber votes for the man and not for the party. He is energetic and industrious, and has made what he owns by his own exertions. He is the owner of real-estate in Beaver. Edward B. D.vugherty, attorney, was born in New Sewickley township, in this county, and is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Black) Daugherty. His mother was born in Beaver county on the farm where she now resides and where she has lived all her life. She is the daughter of John Black, and was born Jan. 15, 1805. Daniel Daugherty, father of Edward B., was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in 1790; came to America in 1796, locating in Delaware county. Pa. In 1801 he came to this county with his father, Edward, who settled on a farm in the wilderness, in New Sewickley township. He had four children, two of whom are living; Edward B. and a daughter, Mary, who is the wife of P. H. Coyle, a farmer of this county. The early life of Edward was spent on the farm with his parents and attending the common schools and Beaver Academ3\ He studied civil engineering and surveying at which business he worked for a time, and also taught school. Finally choosing the law as a profession he studied with S. B. Wil- son, was admitted to the bar in 1860, and began practice in New Brighton, where he remained until 1869, since when he has practiced in Beaver. He was married, May 5, 1870, to Mary Cunningham, whose parents were born in Ireland. Their children are Samuel Wilson and Mary. The family are members of the Catholic church. In politics Mr. Daugherty is a Democrat. James Davidson, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in .Middleton township, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1814. His father, James, was a native of Maryland, and in early life a shoemaker, and afterward a farmer. He was one of the first settlers on Little Beaver creek, coming there the year after the state line Was run. He was married to Mary Johnson, had ten children, and died in 1828, aged sixty-three. Our subject has resided within a mile and a half of his present place for over seventy-three years, and remembers the time when bears, wolves and deer were numerous. He owns 150 acres of land. He was married in 1838 to Matilda J., daughter of Benjamin Pancake. By

her he had eight children, seven of whom are living : Elizabeth, Sarah, Benjamin, George, Amy Ann, Mary and James E. Mr. Davidson owns 320 acres of land in Mis- souri. In politics he is a Republican.

J. J. Davidson, oil producer, Beaver, is a son of Daniel R. Davidson (deceased), BIOGRAPHIES—^WEST SIDE. 639 who was born in Fayette county, Pa., Jan. 12, 1820, a son of William and Sarah (Rog- ers) Davidson, natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish origin. The father of Daniel R., Hon. William Davidson, was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, Feb. 14, 1783. He served as a member of the State Legislature, also as State Senator and Speaker of the House. Daniel R. was reared in Fayette county and attended the select schools. His business relations were varied and extensive. He dealt largely in coke and coal and owned valuable mines. He was an influential railroad ofHcial for many years. At the time of his death he was president of the Commercial National Bank of Pittsburgh. He was also one of the board of directors of the National Bank of Commerce at Pitts- burgh. He was the owner of two plants in coke regions, and was president of the Love Manufacturing Company of Rochester, Pa. In politics he was a Republican. He was married in Fayette county, in 1846, to Margaret C, daughter of Alexander Johnston, and of Scotch-Irish origin. Their children are Charles, Sarah, William J., Elizabeth, George, James J., Louis and Frederick. Mr. Davidson died March 18, 1884.

Amos Dawson, proprietor of Shady Lane Farm, P. O. Ohioville, is a son of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Harvy) Dawson, and was born Aug. 21, 1848, in the same house which he now occupies. His parents were natives of Maryland; his grandfather of Ireland, and his grandmother (one of the first settlers here) of Scotland. Amos was reared on the farm and received his education at home and at Mount Union, Ohio. Dec. 23, 1875, he was united in marriage with Marie Harker, daughter of Benjamin and Susan (Warrick) Harker, of East Liverpool, where she was born Dec. 26, 1852. Her mother was also a native of East Liverpool, Ohio. Her father was born at Tipton, Staffordshire, England, came to this country in 1837, and for a short time lived at Pitts- burgh, but in 1839 moved to East Liverpool, Ohio, where he engaged in the potterj' business, and only ceased active connection with the same in September before his death, which occurred Dec . 25, 1881. In 1840 Mr. Harker erected the Etruria Pottery, which he carried on for over forty years. In 1876 he retired from the firm of George S. Harker & Co., erected the Wedgewood Pottery under the firm name of Benjamin Harker ifc Sons, and manufactured the C. C. ware. He was a practical potter, having a knowledge of the ceramic art in all its intricacies and supposed secrets; was possessed of fine business ability and respected by all who knew him. To Mr. and Mrs. Dawson have been born one child, George Anna. Mrs. Dawson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Dawson is a Royal Arch Mason and a Knight Templar, of Alle- gheny City. He makes a specialty of horses and Shetland ponies, and has some registered Jersey cattle. Benjamin Dawson, farmer, P. O. Smith's Ferry, son of Amos and Rebecca (Dawson) Dawson, was born about one mile from Smith's Ferry, July 20, 1825. Ben- jamin was reared on a farm and educated at the schools of Smith's Ferry, and is now a prosperous farmer just across the Little Beaver from that place. He was married Jan. 31, 1860, to Susan Hughs, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Laughlin) Hughs; she was born at Philadelphia June 5, 1837, and emigrated to this place when she was about twelve years old, with her mother and the other children, after her father's death. Mrs. Dawson's mother was born May 3, 1805, and died Feb. 14, 1885. She was the daughter of John and Margaret Laughlin, who were born in 1771 and 1773, respectively. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dawson: Jennie, Letitia, Minnie, Amos and Mary, all at home. Robert D. Dawson (deceased), one of Ohio township's prominent men and early settlers, was born at Ohioville July 30, 1801; a son of Benoni and Catharine Dawson. His father Avas a native of Maryland, and was one of the first settlers of Ohioville. Robert D.was married, Feb. 9, 1826, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Rueland Mary Ann (Debolt) Reed, who was born Feb. 12, 1803. Ten children blessed this union: Mary Ann, Catharine, Benoni, Ruel Reed, James M., Rebecca, Benjamin, Robert D., Daniel Debolt and William McKennon. Mary Ann and Catharine live at the old homestead; Benoni and Daniel D. live in the w^est part of the township; Ruel R. in Kansas; Robert D. in Delaware; Rebecca died Oct. 29, 1864; James M., Benjamin and William McK. .

640 HISTORY OF BEATER COUNTY. are also dead. Mr. Dawson moved on Ms farm north of Ohioville in 1839, where he spent a long and useful life. His wife died Oct. 22, 1864, and he followed her to his final resting place Dec. 2, 1882. William Dehavex, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in 1822. It was some time previous to 1774 that one William Dehaven came from Marjiand (where he had recently landed in company with two brothers, sailors from England) to Beaver county, Pa., the journey being made in a sledge drawn by oxen. He was a distiller by trade. Soon after coming to Beaver county, he took up 400 acres of land, on which he erected a house and distillery, the former of which was still standing a few years since. He married Catherine Cooper, of Raccoon township, and had six children; Nathan, Abraham and William being the sons. William died in 1829, his widow sur\'iving until 1859, when she died, aged eightj^-nine years. William and Abraham purchased 200 acres of land, which was half of the tract occupied bj' their father. They afterward made additional purchases, and William, the only surviving brother, now owns 450 acres in South Beaver and Brighton townships. Abraham died in 1877, aged sixty-one. By his own efforts, Mr. Dehaven has accumulated a great deal of property. He is a member of the Episcopal church: in politics, independent. .John B. Dickey, merchant, Fallston, was born in Armstrong county, Pa., Dec.

30, 1857, and is a son of S. A. and Diana ( Wolf ) Dickej', natives of Pennsylvania and of German and English descent. His father, who was a civil engineer employed in government works, spent many years of his life in Fallston; his family consisted of eiffht children, of whom John B. is the eldest. Our subject was reared in Beaver county, attended the common schools at Fallston and the academy at Beaver. After a seven years' clerkship in a grocery, he, in company with his brother, bought the Handle Works at Fallston, and they have since conducted them. In April, 1887, he established a general store in Fallston. 3Ir. Dickey was married Xov. 27, 1883, to 3Iiss M. L., daughter of R. G. Phillips, of Beaver. She is a member of the Methodist church. Mr.

Dickey is a Republican ; a member of the I . O . O . F WiLLiA3i A. Dickey, postmaster at Bridgewater (name of office being West Bridge- water), was born in Bridgewater, Pa., July 2(3, 1858, and is a son of .John S. and Sarah (Allison) Dickey. His father was born in Lawrence county, Pa., and his mother in Beaver county. She was a daughter of Hon. James Allison, and of Scotch-Irish descent. The father was an owner of steamboats, and spent manj' years on the water; he owned the steamboats "Lake Erie" and "Cleveland." He served nine years as steam])oat inspector at Pittsburgh. In later life he sold out all his interest on the river, and engaged in mercantile trade in Bridgewater. He was an active Democrat. His family consisted of eight children, of whom William A., the youngest, was reared in Bridgewater. He studied civil engineering, and was first employed on the Pittsburgh & McKeesport and Allegheny railroads, where he spent two and one-half years. He also worked at surveying in Beaver count}'. In 1887 he was appointed postmaster at Bridgewater. He is a member of the .Junior Order of American Mechanics. James Dillon, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Big Beaver township, this county, in 1818. The progenitor of the family in this country came from Ireland some time previous to the Revolutionary war. Matthew Dillon, a native of New York state, came, in 1796, from Wa.shington county and purchased 300 acres of land in Big Beaver township. He married Mary Cooper, and by her had five sons and three daughters. Matthew died at the age of eighty years, and for fifty years previous to his death

he was totally blind . James, the second child, was born in New Jersey in 1784, and when two years of age came with his parents to Washington county. He married Catherine, daughter of Barnard Naugle, of Germany, who took part in the Revolution. Nine children were born to James and Catherine Dillon, two of whom are now living. The father died in 1865, aged eighty one, and the mother in 1862, aged sevent^v-eight years. James, our subject, was born and reared on the farm. He was married in 1846 to Barbara Ann, daughter of Joseph Smith, and they have had thirteen children, of whom are living Catherine (Mrs. Thompson), Joseph Smith, Price Cooper, James, J. M., BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 641

Margaret, Beulah Ann, Elizabeth (Mrs. Sechrist), Sarah Lucinda and John Wesley . Mr. Dillon has followed farming principally, but like his father is a natural mechanic. He now owns 100 acres. He is a Republican, and has held several township othces, including that of school director. He is a member of the Methodist church. James P. Dillworth, retired, P. O. Enon Valley, Pa., was born in this county Oct. 15, 1805. Benjamin Dillworth came from Scotland to America at an early date. He was a farmer by occupation and settled in Westmoreland county. Pa. He married Mary McMinn, who bore him five sons and three daughters. Of these sons George was reared in Westmoreland county, and as early as 1796, came to Beaver county, where he purchased 400 acres of land, and remained until his death. His wife, Margaret (Kees,) of Irish descent, and who died in October, 1839, aged seventy-four, bore him eight children, of wliom James was the youngest. George Dillworth died in 1840, aged seventy-five years. James P. was born and reared on the farm where he has always lived. He now owns 300 acres, part of the original tract. He was married, in 1851, to Mary, daughter of Joshua and Margaret (Hatfield) Newell, of Westmoreland county, and four children have been born to them: Maggie K., born July 5, 1852; George H., born April 5, 1855; Wilbert J., born January 22, 1857; Mary Eunice (deceased), born June 30, 1861. JMr. Dillworth has retired from active business, and the work of the farm is successfully carried on by his sons. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years; politically he is a Republican. John A. Dodds, miller, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Allegheny county in 1831. Among the most prominent flouring mills in Beaver county is the "Upper Ten," owned by John A. Dodds. This mill is a frame structure, three stories high, 35 by 40 feet, with basement, and contains the latest and most improved machinery for the manufacture of flour, feed, etc. An engine of fifty-horse power is used, and ten sets of rolls. John Dodds, grandfather of John A., was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, in 1779, and was reared a farmer. At the age of twenty-two he was ordained an elder in the Secession church for the purpose of holding him in the Secession church. Shortly after, however, he united witli the Reformed Presbyterian church. In 1803 he was married to Elizabeth ^McKee. He had ten children, of whom Robert was the oldest. John came to America in 1820, landing at St. John, New Brunswick. He went to Philadelphia, and thence to Freeport, Pa. , and thence to Middlesex, Butler county. Pa. , where he died in 1852 at the age of seventy four. Robert, father of John A. ,was for thirty years a merchant, and later in life a farmer. He was born in 1804, and is still living in Allegheny county. He married Lettie Rowen, and had twelve children. John A. received a liberal education and learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed six years, subsequently engaging in mercantile business for ten years. In 1864 he enlisted in Company D, Sixth P. H. A., and served until the close of the war. In 1867 he began milling in Butler county. In 1875 he purchased a one-half interest in his present mill, and in 1877 bought out the other half. Mr. Dodds was married, in 1852, to Margaret, daughter of Maj. John Fife, of Allegheny county, and by her has had eleven children, ten of whom are living: Elzina Irene (Mrs. Dr. Balph), now a missionary in Asia Minor; R. M. J., an engineer; Lettie B. (Mrs. Quay); Miss Willia A. S., also a missionary in Asia Minor; Margaret B., a teacher; R. T. F., a miller with his father; Mary, a music teacher; Z. Z., a .student at Geneva College; Lizzie B. and Ethan Ira. Mr. Dodds is a ruling elder in the Reformed Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Prohibitionist. Henry Donaldson, manufacturer of kegs. New Galilee, was born in New York City in 1816, and is a son of Frederick and Mary (Hyatt) Donaldson. Frederick was also a keg manufacturer in New York City. He had nine children. Henry received a common-school education, and early engaged in manufacturing kegs in New York City. In 1863 he came to New Galilee, where he has since resided. He has been twice married; first, in 1836, to Mary Ann Bayles, and second, in 1837, to Ann Proctor. By the lat-

ter wife he has had five children: Henry M., Edwin M., William 31. , Jane A. and Emma F. Mr. Donaldson gives employment to about ten hands, and turns out about one thousand kegs per week. They are mostly sold to the paint works at Pittsburgh. An 642 HISTORY OF BEAYER COUNTY.

engine of six-horse power and the latest and most improved machinery are used. ]\Ir. Donaldson is a member of the Presbyterian church; politically a Republican. Captain Daniel ]\I. Donehoo, postmaster at Beaver, was born in Washington county, Pa., March 30, 1825. His parents were John and Isabella (McElheny) Done- hoo, natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent. His paternal and maternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. His grandparents arrived at Fort Pitt, in 1801, and soon afterward moved to Washington county. His father was first a farmer, then during the last thirty years of his life a school teacher. His family consisted of ten children, of whom Daniel M. is the third. He grew up in Allegheny county, and early in life learned the trade of a millwright, and engaged in building mills. He followed that business until 1862, when he resolved to enlist in the army. He took an active part in raising the 17th Cavalry, and on the organization of the regiment was elected colonel, but the order was to commission regular soldiers only as colonels of cavalry, so he accepted the rank of captain. He was soon afterward injured while try- ing to capture a deserter, and resigned and returned home. He had two brothers in the army: Henry M., now a hotel keeper at New Brighton, and Frank ]\I., who died in the arm}'. In 1864 Captain Donehoo engaged in the oil producing business, which he continued until 1866. He was engaged in the construction of railroads for four years. He is a blaster Mason, and has always been an active Democrat. He was appointed postmaster in 188T. He was the Democratic candidate for the state senate in 1862, and was defeated although he ran largely ahead of his ticket. He was census marshal in Beaver county in 1860, and again in 1880. He has been many times a representative in Demo- cratic state conventions, and once in the national convention. He has been twice married; first in 1848, and had two children by this marriage: Clara J., wife of Prof. Briggs, of Pittsburgh; and Gertrude, wife of .John King, superintendent of the New Brighton waterworks. The children by his second marraige are Cora B., W. Edwin, Lulu A. (wife of Eugene H. Rider, railroad ticket agent at Wheeling, W. Ya.), Claire,

Sarah M. , Effie and Miriam. Thomas Donovan, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in South Beaver township, in 1840. His parents, Cornelius and Mary (Hindman) Donovan, had twelve children, five of whom are now living, Thomas D. being the seventh child. Cornelius was a farmer and settled on the farm now owned by Thomas and Samuel H . Donovan in 1829, the farm then containing 189 acres. Cornelius died in 1874, aged sixty-eight years. Thomas, grandfather, of our subject, came from Ireland and settled in West Virginia. He had eleven children, of whom Cornelius was the second son. Thomas, our subject, received a good education, and chose agricultural pursuits as an occupation. He was married, in 1867, to Anna E., daughter of John and Sarah (McCormick) Wylie, and they have had four children, only one of whom, Laura M., is now living. Mrs. Donovan died in 1873, aged twenty-seven years. Mr. Donovan now owns ninety-four acres of land purchased by his grandfather, nearly all of which is under cultivation. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church at Four Mile politically a Repub- ; lican. He enlisted in 1863, and served three months in Company I, 56th Pennsylvania Regiment. In 1864 he re-enlisted in Company H, 5th P. H. a', and served until the clo.se of the war. James 1. Douds, farmer and stock grower, thresher and sawyer, P. O. Beaver, was born in this county July 19, 1836. His parents, B. D. and Mary (Irons) Douds, were also natives of this country, and of German and Irish descent. His father and grandfather were farmers ; his great grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was killed in battle. The grandfather was in the war of 1812. He spent his life as a farmer. The father of our subject had five children, of whom four are now living. The second son was killed in the war of the Union at the battle of Spottsylvania. James was reared on the farm until he was twenty-four years old, attending the common school. He is the owner of eighty -five acres of land where he now resides in Brighton township, and forty in Hopewell township. He was married, in 1863, to Eliza, daughter of Archibald McCoy, and they have five children: Rosanna, wife of BIOGRAPHIES—WEST SIDE. 643

George Barckley; AdaM., wife of John Gillespie; Mary A., Archibald D., and John W. The family are members of the United Presbyterian church. He is a Repu])lican in politics, and is serving his third year as county auditor. He has been school director for ten years, has also served as supervisor, and has held all the other township offices. Joseph Douthitt was born in 1764. AVheu quite a young man he married Miss Mary Loutzenhiser, by whom he had thirteen children: Thomas, Peter, Barbara. Danie., Robert, Jonathan, Joseph, Duncan, Henry, Anthony, Eliza, Mary H. and John, the last two of whom, as also Robert, are still living. Robert, the father of S. N. Douthitt, one of the proprietors of the Beaver Falls Plaining Mill, is eighty si.x j-ears old. Joseph Douthitt, Sr., removed from Carlisle, Pa., in 1796, and settled in Beaver county, thus becoming one of its early pioneers. He died nearly forty-one years ago. Joseph Douthitt, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in Darlington township, this county, in 1841. This family were among the earliest who settled in Beaver county. Jonathan Douthitt was born in this county, and married Sarah, daughter of James Can- non, of Lawrence county, Pa. They had ten c'.iildren, of whom Joseph is the second son. Jonathan was a farmer. Joseph received his education at the common .schools in the county, and since early childhood has worked on a farm. In 1873 he purchased his present farm of 120 acres, which is beautifully situated, and of rich soil. He was married, in 1863, to Mary L., daughter of John and Mary (Black) McClure, of Washing ton county, who came to Darlington township and lived there the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Douthitt have one son, Harry E., at home. The grandfather, Joseph, a farmer, came from the East to this county at an early period. Our subject is

a member of the Presbj'terian church ; in politics a Democrat. Shipman N. Douthitt, manufacturer, Beaver Falls, was born in Big Beaver township May 8, 1835, and is a son of Robert and Phebe (Newkirk) Douthitt. His paternal grandfather was Joseph Douthitt, of Carlisle, Pa., who settled in Chippewa township in 1796. His children were Thomas, Barbara (Mrs. Henry Veon), Peter, Robert, Daniel, Eliza (Mrs. Samuel Conn), Duncan, Jonathan, Henry, Anthony, ]\Iary (Mrs. Francis Gilkey), and John. His maternal grandfather was Henry Newkirk, a pioneer of Big Beaver township. Robert Douthitt was born in Chippewa township, where he resided

for many years. He was a blacksmith ; also carried on a farm and kept tavern in Chip- pewa township. He retired when the Fort Wayne railroad was built, and since 1885 has been a resident of Mercer county. He reared a family of five children: Anthony W., Mary E. (deceased), Shipman N,, Robert J. and Rebecca A. (Mrs. T. B. Satter- field). Shipman N. was reared in Chippewa township. He enlisted in August, 1861, in Company D, ICOth P. V. I., and was at the battles of James Island, second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Fall of Vicksburg, and through the Wilder- ness campaign to Petersburg. He was promoted first sergeant, and honorably discharged in September, 1864. He tlien engaged in farming in Chippewa township until 1870, when he located in Beaver Falls, and for nine months was engaged in the grocery business. In 1872 he embarked in the lumber business in Michigan and Beaver Falls, in which he is still engaged, and is a member of the Beaver Falls Planing Mill Company, with which he has been identified for twelve years. Mr. Douthitt was married, in 1864, to Sarah C, daughter of Major W. H. and Tabitha (Bowles) Powers, of Big Beaver township, by whom he had one daughter, Carrie (now Mrs. William Raymer). Mr. Douthitt is a member of the I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W., G. A. R and U. Y. L. Politically, he is a Democrat Amos Doutt, lime burner, Vanport, was born in Northumberland county, Pa., July 7, 1817. His parents, John and Catherine (Good) Doutt, were of English and German descent, the former a farmer and tanner. Amos, the third in a family of seven children, was reared in Harmony township, Butler county, receiving his education in the common schools. His father being a man of limited means, Amos was obliged to begin work early in life. He has followed the business of lime burning for many years. He was married, Nov. 9, 1847, to Sarah McNaughton, of Irish descent, and they have four children: Irvin W., Henry A., Agnes (wife of Joseph Courtney), and Katie. Mr. and Mrs. 644 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Doutt are members of the Presbyterian church . In politics he is a Democrat, and has been school director, supervisor and assessor, and has filled nearly all the offices "within the gift of the township. John F. Dravo, member of the legislature from Beaver coimty, was born in West Newton, Westmoreland county. Pa., Oct. 29, 1819. His parents were Michael and ]VIary (Fleming) Dravo, natives of Pennsylvania and of French and Irish origin, former a coal merchant at ]McKeesport, Pa. They had ten children, of whom John F. is the eldest. He was reared in Allegheny county, attending schools in his native town and the high school in Pittsburgh. He also attended Allegheny College, at Meadville, Pa. He learned the coal business in his father's office, and embarked in trade for himself about 1845, with a partner. He carried on the business in Pittsburgh until 1880, and met with marked success. In 1864 he bought a handsome place on the banks of the Ohio in the borough of Beaver, and has ever since been identified with the advancement of the borough. He still retains large business interests in Pittsburgh. From 1868 to 1883 he was interested in an extensive stock company, which dealt largely in coke, and in which he was the principal stockholder. His charities are extensive. Those who know him best say he has given away more than he has lost and more than he now owns. He retired from business in 1883. He has held many positions in business and official circles, and was a delegate to the convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln to the presidency in 1860. He was formerly a Whig, and has been an active member of the Republican pany since its formation; has stumped Western Pennsylvania for all presidential candidates of his party from Fremont to Blaine, and is a very forcible speaker. In 1887 he had the honor of nominating Hon. M. S. Quay for the United States senate. He is a strong advocate of temperance, and introduced the constitutional prohibitory amendment, which passed the. legislature of 1887. He was appointed surveyor of the port of Pittsburgh by President Garfield, May 23, 1881. He served several years as president of the Pittsburgh chamber of commerce, and was one of the charter members; served four years as director and vice-president of the Pennsylvania Reformed School; is a director of the Tradesmen's National Bank of Pittsburgh, and served as general manager of the Pittsburgh Gas, Coal and Coke Company. In educational matters he has also taken a deep interest. He is a trustee of the Allegheny College, and president of the board of trustees of Beaver College and Musical Institute, to which latter institution he gave at one time $15,000 and at another |5,000. Mr. Dravo was married, Nov. 23, 1843, to Eliza J., daughter of Robert and Margaret Clark, and they have had nine children, five of whom are now living: Margaret, widow of Robert Wilson; Josephine, wife of J. H. McCreery; John 8., a merchant in Pittsburgh, in company with his sister, Mrs. Wilson; Lida and Ettie, at home. The family are all members of the Methodist church. Mr. Dravo has been a member of the church since he was eighteen years old. He has been a local preacher for many years, and has been Sabbath-school superintendent. John C. Duff, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in Little Beaver township in 1828. His ancestors came from Westmoreland county. Pa. James, his father, married Mary Kennedy, by whom five sons and three daughters were born, John C. being the fourth child. The father, James Duff, was a blacksmith by trade, and afterward a farmer; he died at the age of seventy-five years. John C. was born and reared on the farm and received a common school education. He engaged in mercantile business early in life, and followed it for twenty-three years. At one time he had three stores, one each at Darlington, East Palestine and Beaver Falls. Mr. Duff was married, in 1849, to Marie, daughter of Samuel Caughey, of this county. By her he had two sons and two daughters: Agnew Alexander, Samuel Addison, Nancy Jane, and Emma A. (deceased). !Mr. Duff has, since his retirement from mercantile pursuits, been actively engaged in various business enterprises. For three years he gave his attention to oil drilling. He afterward purchased a 125-acre tract of land, and now owns some 200 acres, nearly all under cultivation, underlaid with rich veins of coal and iron ore, and containing a superior quality of clay. Mr. Duff has been among the most active spirits BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 645 in his section of Beaver county, having taken a prominent financial part in erecting the United Presbyterian church edifice, of which the people of Darlington can well feel proud. He is a Republican. Samuel C. Duff, farmer, P. O. East Palestine, Ohio, a descendant of one of the oldest families in this county, was born in 1822. He was married, April 28, 1874. to Emma C, daughter of Robert Wilson, of Muskingum county, Ohio, who bore him three children: William .James, Mary .Jane and Esther Anna Olive, all of whom are living. His father, William Duff, was born in Westmoreland county, came to Beaver counW in 1798, and lived with his father, Oliver, who owned a 408-acre farm in Dar- lington township, until he purchased a farm of 117 acres of his own. William married Esther Caughey, who bore him six children, of whom Samuel C, the only son, is the third. Our subject was given a common-school education, and has, since leaving school, been a farmer, possessing 200 acres of land. He belongs to the United Presby- terian church; politically he is a Republican. Mr. Duff has two sisters older than himself: Sarah Ann, now Mrs. Wallace, and Eleanor C, now 3Irs. A. McXair; and three younger—Mary, E J. and Esther P., the latter of whom resides in Woodson county, Kan., the wife of .J. F. Bayless, and has five children, one son and four daughters. Thomas Duxl.'^p, eldest son of John Dunlap, was born in a tavern in Lancaster county, Pa. In early life he immigrated to Mclveesport, Pa,, where he married, Feb. 20, 1794, ]Miss E. Fowler. Early in March, 1796, he moved to Chippewa township, Beaver county, where he located on the farm at present owned by his descendants. He served in Wayne's war with the Indians, and received for his services 160 acres of land. He commanded in the blockhouses of Logstown, Raccoon, Georgetown and New Brighton, under Capt. James Sample, at each of which places he had to appear weekly for eighteen months. He was the father of nine children: John, Robert, James, Nancy, Thomas, Eliza, Joseph, David and Cynthia. He died Feb. 7, 1839, aged seventy-five years, eight months and twenty-six days. William Dunlap, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in South Beaver township in 1830. He was educated in the common schools, and later was a student in the Curry Institute at Pittsburgh, during which time he was also engaged in teaching. In 1855 he married Matilda J., daughter of Robert Kennedj', of Allegheny county. She bore him two children, of whom one is living: Annie M. (now Mrs. Groetzin- ger). Aug. 5, 1862, Mr. Dunlap enlisted in Company F, 139th Regiment, and served until the close of the war. He was engaged in many battles, including Bull Run, Antie- tam, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania and Petersburg, and was several times wounded. He was severely wounded at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864, being first sergeant of Company F at the time. After the war he returned to Allegheny county, and in 1881 came to South Beaver township, where he purchased eighty acrts of land. He now owns 180 acres, the management of which he superintends, having been in ill health since the war. He is a member of and an elder in the Presbyterian church, having joined the church during the war. Politically he is a Republican. John R. Eakin is a manufacturer of ranges and stoves at Rochester, Pa. He was born in Beaver borough July 20, 1829, and is a son of James and Mary (Quaill) Eakin, the former born in Ireland and the latter in Washington county, Pa., of Scotch-Irish descent. The father came to Beaver in 1822. He was a teacher in early life, having taught school in the old Academy at Beaver, also in Allegheny county, and was afterward a merchant. He died in 1847. He was justice of the peace and burgess of Beaver borough. The family consisted of seven daughters and two sons. John R., the eldest son, was reared in Beaver. He went on the Ohio river, first as clerk on a steamboat and subsequently as captain. He followed the river for twelve years; then clerked in the office of the county commissioner of this county; was also deputy county treas- five urer for one term ; then engaged in the manufacture of glass at Beaver Falls for years. In 1875 he was elected county treasurer, and served one term. In 1879 he embarked in his present business at Rochester, Pa. He has full charge, being secretary, treasurer and general manager. From twenty -five to thirty hands are employed. The 646 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. success of the business is largely due to the personal efforts of Mr. Eakin. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Eakin has been blessed with the following named children: Anna, wife of J. Rankin; Martin, district attornej^ of Beaver county; Emma and Joseph M. Mrs. Eakin is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. is F. politically Eakin a & A. M. ; a Republican. Nathan Eakix, farmer, P. O. Enon Valley, was born in 1821, in Columbiana county. Ohio. His father, William, was a native of Ireland, and came to America when but nine years of age, He married Miss Mary Patton, who bore him eight children, of whom Nathan is the youngest son. His grandfather (also a native of Erin) and father were both farmers. Nathan received a common-school education and learned chair making, which he followed for three years. In 1851 he married Elizabeth Edgar, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Edgar, to whom were born ten children, of whom eight are living: Mary E. (now Mrs. McAllister), Samuel Edgar, AVilliam Patton, Ellen Jane (now Mrs. Newell), Maggie L., Phoebe M., John Christie and Sarah Mirilda. Mr. Eakin came to Beaver county in 1843 and settled in Darlington, where he remained in the chair making business one year; then was engaged in mercantile business nine years; and after that settled upon his 200-acre farm, where he has since remained. He has been school director and supervisor, and has identified himself with the Republican party. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church of Darlington. RiCHEY Eakin (deceased), one of the honored and respected citizens of Brighton township, was born in Alleghenj' county, Pa., Jan. 22, 1809, son of David and Margaret (Gray) Eakin, who were of Irish descent. His father and grandfather James Eakin were farmers, the latter a man of great force of character. David Eakin moved to Brighton township in 1814. Here Richey was reared attending school in the old log school- house. He was married, in 1833, to Louisa Anderson, born in 1813, daughter of John Anderson, a farmer, and they had twelve children: .John, a farmer; David, a teacher; James, William and Joseph, farmers; the rest being deceased. Few^ men were more highly respected or more missed than Mr. Richey Eakin, who departed this life in 1869. He was a successful farmer, and at the time of his death was the owner of 350 acres of good land; in politics he was a Republican. John A. Eakin, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Beaver, was born in Brighton township, this county, July 3, 1834, and is a son of Richey and Louisa (Anderson) Eakin. The parents were natives of Pennsj^lvania and of Irish descent, the father a farmer. They had fourteen children, John A. being the eldest. He was reartd on the farm and attended the common schools. He is the owner of a well improved farm, where he now resides, in Brighton township. He has been twice married; first, in 1861, to Miss Deliln Richardson, who died in 1881. This union was blessed with eight children, five of them now living. His present wife is Henrietta, a native of Ireland, daughter of William Noonhan. By her he has two children. Mr. Eakin is a Repub- lican. Gilbert L. Eberhart. The ancestors of Mr. Eberhart emigrated from Germany in 1754 and settled in Eastern Penn.sylvania, Adam Eberhart, his great grandfather, finally locating in Washington county, in the .same state. His son John, born in the latter county May 9, 1761, died Nov. 10, 1831. He had two sons, Andrew and John, the latter of whom was born in Beaver county, where his father was engaged in farming, on the 28th of June 1792, and died .Jan. 19, 1858. Much of his life was spent in the above county, either as a cabinet maker or a prosperous merchant. He married Sarah, daughter of Gen. Samuel Power, and had five children: Wilford A. P., Albert Galla- tin, Eineline E., Eleanor 'SI. and Gilbert Leander. The last named, and youngest of these children, was born in North Sewickley township, Beaver county, Jan. 15, 1830, and with a brief interval has spent his life in the county of his birth. His education was received at the Mercer Academy and Washington College, in Washington county. Pa. He then engaged in civil engineering and teaching until tlie outbreak of the rebellion, when in April, 1861, he entered the army, and was later made Quartermaster of the 8th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, serving in 1862 on the staff of Gen. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 64Y

George G. Meade. After active service in the field, be received his discharge in May, 1864. In September he was appointed b}' Gen. Saxton, superintendent of education for the state of Georgia in connection with the Freedman's Bureau. He was admitted to the bar of Beaver county in 1870, and has since that time continued in active practice. Mr. Eberhart was, in 1852, married to Maria, daughter of Dr. Peter Smith, of San Franciso, and latterly of London, England. Their only surviving child is a daughter, Georgiana, wife of Dr. H. S. IMcConnel, of New Brighton. Mr. Eberhart, as a Bepublican has been an influential factor in local politics. He was superintendent of schools for Mercer of representatives for 1877-78, county in the years 1856-57 ; member of the State House and has twice been elected mayor of New Brighton. He is an Episcopalian in his rehgious belief, and a member of the church of that denomination in New Brighton. .John Ebnek, general merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 19, 1826, and is a son of- Peter and Margaret Ebner. He was educated in Bavaria and served an apprenticeship of eight years at the printer's trade. He came to America in 1854, locating in Pittsburgh, where he worked four years as a printer. He then engaged in butchering, which he followed for twenty years, and was also in the grocery business in Braddock three years. In 1868 he came to Beaver Falls, and carried on butchering four years. He then opened a coal bank in Pulaski township, and carried his coal across Big Beaver Creek to Beaver Falls by cable. Four years later he went to Braddock and conducted a general store eight years. In 1887 he returned to Beaver Falls and embarked in his present business. He married Magdalena Carl, by whom he has four children: Joseph L., Mary, Louisa and Katie. Mr. Ebner was one of the founders of the German Catholic church of Beaver Falls. Politically he is independent. Elihu Eckler, owner and builder of flatboats, Vanport, was born in Moon township, this county. March 6, 1833, a son of John and Nancy (Weigle) Eckler. His mother was born in Moon township, Beaver coimty. His father was born in Lan- caster, Pa., east of the mountains. He was a blacksmith. Elihu, the fourth in a family of seven children, was reared in Moon township and attended the common schools. The early part of his life was spent on the farm, and when fifteen years old he went on the Ohio river as cook on a steamboat; then he served as second mate and mate on a passenger boat for several years. He is now a dealer in boats. He was married, in 1862, to Sophia E., the fifth of nine children born to Joseph and Margaret (Small) Conrad. Her father was a steamboat pilot and captain, and in later life a merchant in Beaver, sur- and one of the first settlers of Yanport. He was a large landholder in the tow-n and rounding country. Mrs. Eckler is of German extraction, and has spent just fifty years

ifi this place. Their children are—Frank L., a printer in Knowies & Co.'s decorating shop. East Liverpool, Ohio; Alfred S., a river pilot on coal packets running from Pitts- bourgh to Louisville; :Maggie S., James S. Mr. and Mrs. Eckler and two eldest boys are members of the Presbyterian church at Beaver. He has been school director for fifteen years, and is a Republican; as are also Frank L. and Alfred S. Perry Ecoff, clerk, Bridgewater, was born Aug. 25, 1867, and is a son of Sam- uel and Margaret (Arbuckle) Ecoff. The father, Samuel Ecoff (now deceased), was born in Maryland, June 13, 1813, but spent most of his life in Bridgewater. He learned the carpenter's trade, and made that the main business of his life. He built many handsome structures, which are still standing, in Beaver county and elsewhere. His reputation for honest work was well known, and secured for him all the contracts he cared to pro- undertake. In later life he dealt largely in real estate in Bridgewater. He was a gressive man. In the spring of 1849 he went to California to seek his fortune in the gold mines, and worked there for more than four years, when he returned to his family at Bridgewater and spent the remaining portion of his life here. He was in the grist and saw mill business in Bridgewater in company with ^Ir. Darragh for a time, and was engaged in various enterprizes, usually with marked success. He was a Whig and a EepubHcan, and was a member of the council of Bridgewater; also tax collector. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for many years trustee. He was three times married; first to ]Miss]Martha Small, and the second time to Margaret Arbuckle, both of whom are buried in Beaver cemetery; and third to Margaret May. 64:8 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

W. J. EiSENBROWN, harness-maker, Beaver Falls, was born in New Sewickley township, this county, July 28, 1864. His parents, Daniel and Barbara (Bown) Eisen- brown, natives of Germany, settled in New Sewickley township about 1855, where they now reside. W. J. was reared in his native township, and learned his trade in Free- dom. He embarked in business for himself in Beaver Falls in 1884. and gives employment to three hands. He has the only store of the kind in the place, and has a thriving, constantly increasing trade. He is a member of the Lutheran church; politically he is independent. JonN S. Elder (deceased) was a native of this county, born in 1837. His father, William Elder, came from the " Emerald Isle" in 1835, and soon after located in Beaver county, where he followed milling for a brief period. Subsequently he purchased 150 acres of land and engaged in farming. At his death heo'wned 6(0 acres of as good land as could be found in South Beaver township. He married Sarah Stewart, who bore him four children. He died in 1862, aged sixty-two years; his widow is still liv- of ing at tjic age of eighty-three . John S . was the oldest son . He was a youth unusual ability and was educated for the ministry, graduating from Westminster College with first honors. -On account of ill health he was obliged to give up his studies, and engaged in farming. In 1864 he married Sarah E., daughter of James and Mary (Mc- Kenzie) Stewart, the former a prominent merchant of Wellsville, Ohio. Thej^ had four children: William S. (deceased), James, Robert Bo.yd and William Carle. Mrs. Elder is a graduate of Washington Seminary (1860), and a member of the Seceder's church. Mr. Elder died in 1886. Matthew Elder (deceased), whose portrait appears elsewhere in this volume, was born in the parish of Finvoy, County Antrim, Ireland, in January, 1788. In 1812 he came to America, and after working as a weaver in a woolen mill at Wilmington, Del., went to Columbiana county, Ohio. On the loth of September, 1815, he was married, at New Lisbon, to Mary, daughter of Thomas Frederick. The latter was carried off by Indians from Eastern Pennsylvania in childhood, and remained with them until he had nearly lost all knowledge of the language and customs of the whites. On his return to his home he had some difficulty in establishing his identity, and was only recognized by a scar on the back of his neck, which was familiar to his mother. At the time of his marriage Mr. Elder was operating a woolen mill in New Lisbon, and so continued until the mill was destroyed by fire in 1820. The next year he built a factory on Little Beaver Creek, in Darlington township, two miles below Cannelton; and while the factory was being built he ran a set of cards in the mill half a mile above the factory. This was in what was then called Little Beaver township. At that time Ihey had to go to what is now called Old Enon to vote, and the nearest postofflce, Greersburg, was five miles away. The name of the town was changed to Darlington on account of letters addressed to Greersburg going to Greensburg. Then the township was divided and called Darlington, and what was left of Little Beaver township went into Lawrence county when that was formed. Mr. Elder did an extensive business and bought nearly all the wool grown in Beaver, Lawrence and Washington counties. Pa., and Columbi- ana county, Ohio. He possessed a considerable tract of land about the mill at one time. Between the years 1830 and 1840 he owned, remodeled and enlarged the grist mill and oil mill and bought wheat and flaxseed, which was a great advantage to the farmers at that time. Between the years 1841 and 1843 he dug a tail race three-quarters of a mile long, walled the same with stone on both sides. It was to gain a fall so that he could remodel and put in an overshot wheel; the cost of this was $10,000 or over. In 1844 he built a large brick store and dwelling, and in 1845 opened a store of general merchandise, which had the most extensive line of custom of any store in the coumry. He was a great admirer of fine horses, a passion which is characteristic of his descendants. His grandsons are now engaged in breeding Ch'desdale and coach horses, and also fine cattle and swine. In 1851 Mr. Elder again suffered from the fire-fiend, his mill being swept away. He at once rebuilt and continued to operate it until his death, which occurred in 1863. His faithful helpmate also passed away during the same year. Mrs. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 649

Elder was born Aug. 25, 1797. Mr. Elder was universallj^ regarded as a very useful citizen. He attended strictly to his own business which was beneficial to the community, and gave little attention to public affairs, his only service in that line having been to serve as judge or inspector of election in the township, which he could not avoid; he served as a director of the old United States Bank of Beaver county in Kew Brighton, before the administration of Andrew Jackson. He adhered, as do his descendants, to the Presbyterian faith, Associate branch, and voted with the Whig partj-and its Repub- lican successor. He was noted for his benevolence and hospitality, and was a benefac- tor to the poor and laboring. Xone ever sought work but got it if possible; if not and had not the means to travel further, he was provided with means. Neither man or beast ever went hungry away. In the busy season the table was rarelj- uncovered from noon until night, and more meals were served and horses fed than at a large majority of the hotels. He gave a home iu his family to an old man named John McConnell, a distant relative from the same part of Ireland that Mr. Elder came from, and fed and clothed him for thirty years, and buried him. He also gave a home to a boy named Joseph Green, whom the poor board brought to him; he was of weak intellect, but Mr. Elder kept him also until his death, which occurred a few years before his own. Of his twelve children eight reached maturity. The eldest, John R., now resides in Pulaski county. Mo.; Margaret Ann, widow of John Taggart, resides in Palestine, Ohio; Thomas F., [see sketch below]; Matilda, widow of William Sterling, resides in Leetonia, Ohio; Mary Jane was the wife of Daniel H. Wallace, and died at

her home in Xew Castle, Pa. ; Elizabeth Catharine, wife of Walter D. Sprout, died in Darlington township; Hannah died unmarried; Rebecca, widow of Calvin F. Cham- berlin, resides at Palestine; Mary, Matthew and Henry (twins) all died in childhood, as did also a son named Matthew Henry. Thomas F. Elder, farmer, P. O. Cannelton, is the third child of Matthew Elder, whose biography and portrait appear in this work, and was born in New Lisbon, Ohio, July 27, 1820. He assisted his father in the woolen mill, and finished his education in Greersburg Academy, in Darlington. For three years he kept a store in that borough, and was connected with the operation of the mill until the sale of the latter after his father's death. In 1857 he purchased his present farm of 159 acres, in South Beaver, about a mile from the site of the mill. The latter was destroyed by fire after passing into the hands of a stock compau5^ ~Slv. Elder has a fine brick residence and an excellent farm, which is underlaid with coal. In 1844 he married Euphemia L. Scroggs, daughter of Rev. E. M. and Margaret Scroggs, of Columbiana county, Ohio. She was the mother of one child, Margaret Elzarune, who died when about eight months old of brain disease, its mother died six months later. His second wife is Mary A., daughter of Richard and Jemima (Pierce) Parrett. Mrs. Elder was born in Pittsburgh in 1828. and her parents were natives of Ireland and Philadelphia, respectively. In her youth she was engaged in teaching, as is her daughter now. Like his father, Mr. Elder adhered to the Republican party in politics and has served as town supervisor, judge and inspector of elections, and has also been solicited to run for county offices, but declined. The familj-is connected with the Associate Presbyterian church, and includes three sons and one daughter: Harry Clifford and ^Matthew Richard, at home, extensively engaged in breeding tine horses and other stock; Thomas Frank, in Atchison, Kan., and Nettie Euphemia, with her parents. S. R. Elder, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in 1841, the youngest son of William Elder, who came from Ireland in 1834, and located in Beaver county. He (the father of our subject) was married in 1837 to Sarah, daughter of John and Martha Stew^art, and by her had four children—three sons, J. S., Robert B. and S. R. Elder, and one daughter, Mattie J. Elder (Creighton). About 1838 he, in connection with his brother Matthew, built quite a large flouring mill on Little Beaver creek, intending to grind and ship flour east, some lots going as far east as Philadelphia. Not proving a successful enterprise he sold his interest and located on a farm in South Beaver township. At his death, which occurred in 1862, he owned some 600 acres. The subject of 650 HISTORY OF BEAVFR COU^"!!''. this sketch was born and reared in South Beaver township, and received an academical education . At the age of twenty he was left in charge of his father's farm of 600 acres, of which he now owns 200 acres. He is the only living male member of his father's family. A brother enlisted in 1861, in Company D, 100th Regiment, the famous " liound Head," and died at Beaufort, S. C, in February, 1862, of coast fever. Mr. Elder was married, in 1863, to Mary, daughter of James and Jane (]McCreery) Cook, by whom he has three children: Jennie K., William B. and James F. S. Mr. Elder resides on the 200acre farm which was formerly the property of Andrew Johnson. He is a member of the Seceder's church, and politically a Republican. James L. Elliott, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in Butler county, in 1855. Dr. F. Elliott, now a practicing physician of Ohio township, and a resident of Beaver county for sixty years, married Catherine Flick, who became the mother of seven children, two of whom are deceased, James L. being the eldest son living. He was reared to farming, an occupation he has followed principally through life, and received a good common-school education. He was married, in 1878, to Annie E., daughter of George and Permelia (McMillin) Wilson, of this county, and they have three children: George C, Florence Gertrude and Raymond Carlton. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Elliott is a Democrat. James S. Elliott, physician, Beaver Falls, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1823, and is a son of William and Margaret (Patterson) Elliott, who settled in Moon township in 1826. They had ten cliildren: Jane (Mrs. Robert Keenan), Nancy (Mrs. William Davidson), Arabella (Mrs. John A. Braden), Ellen Olrs. James Braden), John M., William P., Susan, Rachel (Mrs. James Johnson), James S. and Thomas. James S. was reared in Moon township, and educated in the schools of Beaver. He began the study of medicine in 1847 with Dr. Cunningham, en'ered Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1848, and was graduated in 1851. From 1852 until 1869 he practiced ill Moon township, after which he located in Beaver Falls. His eldest son, Washington F., began the study of medicine in 1883, entered Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1885, and was graduated in 1887. He is now associated with his father. Dr. Elliott was twice married, his first wife being Maria, daughter of David and Mary (Wither- spoon) Ramsey, of Lawrence county, Pa., by whom he had four children: Washington F., Istie, Charles and Thomas M. His second wife was Jennie, daughter of Samuel and Martha (Moody) Witherspoon, of Beaver county, by whom he had four children: Charles M., Etta, Bertie and Harry. Dr. Elliott is a member of the Beaver County Medical Society. William Elliott, lumberman, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Cumberland, W. Va., July 17, 1835, a son of John and Rachel (Farnsworth) Elliott, and of Scotch-Irish descent. He was reared and educated in his native county, and in 1857 located in Raccoon township, this county, where he was engaged in farming for seven years. He then located in Greene township, this county, and embarked in mercantile trade, in which he continued thirteen years. In 1878-79 he was engaged in the manufacture of salt in Raccoon township, after which he embarked in the lumber business, in various parts of the county, in which he is still interested. He married, in 1857, Margaret P., daughter of John A. and Mary (Elliott) Braden, of Raccoon township, and of an old pioneer family of Beaver county. By this union he has seven children living: Rebecca (Mrs. George Bisphim), Arabel

David Leeman, of Augusta, 3Ie., and had ninechildren: James E., David, Simon, John (killed durino- the late warat Galveston Harbor, Texas), Phebe, Amanda, Mary (deceased), Sarah and Elizalieth. James E. Emerson, the eldest of these children, was born Nov. 2, 1823, in Norridgevvock, and in early youth removed to Bangor. Here he received such education as the schools of the time afforded, the winter months being devoted to study and the summer to labor on the farm. Intelligent reading and a thoughtful habit of mind compensated in a measure for the want of earlj' scholastic training. At the age of twenty-one, being left free to choose a pursuit in life, he became proficient in the trade of a house carpenter, and continued thus occupied in his native state until 1853, building, in 1850, by contract, the first three blocks of houses in Lewiston Falls, Me., for the Lewiston Falls Water Power Company. He then emigrated to California and established himself as a manufacturing carpenter, introducing machinery to a great extent in the construction of buildings. For five years he carried on an extensive lumbering business, and while operating a circular saw-mill at Oroville, Cal., invented his first inserted tooth circular saw, and placed it in successful operation. Selling the interest in his mill he devoted some time to travel for the purpose of inserting teeth in saws, and general repairing of the same. Mr. Emerson later located in Sacramento, where he established a similar business, which was soon extended to San Francisco. Selling his entire interest in 1859 to 3Ir. X. W. Spaulding, who continued its successful management, he removed to Trenton, N. J., and during the Civil War manufactured over one hundred thousand cavalry sabres for the government, as also many officers' swords of fine quality. He at a later period organized the American Saw Company, still in active operation in the latter city. Returning from an extended tour in Europe, Mr. Emerson made Beaver Falls his home and established the company of which he is the head, known as the Emerson Saw Works. He is a recognized authority in his special department of mechanics, and undoubtedly the pioneer inventor of inserted tooth saws. Mr. Emerson was, in 1847. married to Mary P. Shepard, of Bangor, and their children are Florence Eldorado (Mrs. Martell, of Beaver Falls), Leanora A. (Mrs. Rabe, of Oakland, Cal.), Hattie L. (]Mrs. Midgley, of Beaver Falls), Alena G.. and Charles 31. (located as a saw repairer in Baj" City, ]Mich.). Joseph Engle, fruit-grower, P. O. Industry, was l)orn on the farm where he now resides, in 1837. He is a son of George and Amy (Dannals) Engle, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of New Jersey". They had nine sons and one daughter: George, Henry, Stacj\ Jemima, John, David, Washington, Franklin, Joseph and Enoch. Joseph was educated in the common schools of his native county, and was reared to farm life. In 1860 he married Mary A., daughter of John Crum, and to this union were born three children: Charles, Audie and Eva ]May. Soon after marriage Mr. Engle moved to near Fostoria, Seneca county, Ohio, where he followed farming for three years; then returned to Beaver county and settled on his present farm, part of the old homestead. He was the first shipper of cultivated fruit (grown on his own place) from this part of the country. He and family are members of the United Brethren church. J. J. EwiNG, gas-fitter, Beaver Falls, is a native of Beaver county, and was born Nov. 16, 1844. He is a son of Joseph Ewing, whose ancestors were among the early settlers of Industry township, this county. He located in Beaver Falls in 1879, where he has since followed his occupation of gas-fitter. He married, Nov. 13, 1866, Alice, daughter of William and Nancy (Irwin) McDonald, of Moon township, Beaver county. Mrs. Ewing's paternal grandfather was John McDonald, an old steamboat captain on the Ohio river, and her maternal grandfather was William Irwin, both prominent citizens and pioneers of Beaver county: the former was an early settler of Hopewell township and the latter of Moon township. In 1880 Mrs. Ewing opened the only exclusive music store in Beaver county at Beaver Falls, dealing only in pianos and organs, and has conducted a large and successful business since. ]\Irs. Ewing is a member of the Methodist Protestant church. Mr. Ewing is a member of the Mystic Circle; in politics he is a Republican. 652 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

John F. Ferguson, contractor and ice dealer, Beaver Falls, was born in North Sewickley township Dec. 8, 1850, and is a sou of John and Janiza (Elliott) Ferguson. His paternal grandfather was John Ferguson, of Ireland, who settled in North Se-wick- ley township about 1809. His maternal grandfather was Thomas Elliott, a pioneer of Marion township. John F. was reared in his native town, located in Beaver Falls in 1880 and engaged in livery and teaming business, now running nine teams. He embarked in the ice business in 18S4, has full control of the business in Beaver Falls and also does a good trade in New Brighton. He has been engaged as a contractor since 1883. Mr. Ferguson is a stirring business man; in politics he is a Democrat. S. W. Fields, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in 1845, in that part of Beaver county now included in Lawrence county. David Fields married Sarah, the tirst child born to William Kyle (of Ireland) after he came to Americ a. Two children were born to David and his wife, S. W. being the yoifngest. David was born in Lawrence county and is now seventy years of age. He was a carpenter, but is now retired from business. S. W. has always been a farmer. He came to South Beaver township in 1872. and purchased 186 acres of land, comprising his present farm. He was married in 1875 to Nancy, daughter of Smiley Rhodes, of this county, and they have six children: John F., David S., Otis A., Sarah T., ]\Iaggie Myrtle and Lydia Laura. Mr. Fields is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; politically a Republican. Geohoe FisiiEii, farmer, P. O. Ohioville, was born June 6, 1832, in Columbiana county, Ohio, a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Dawson) Fisher. The former was born Feb. 14, 1800, and died in January, 1885. George spent his early youth at the place of his birth, and received his education at the district school. He assisted his father on the farm until his marriage, which occurred Dec. 25, 1866, and soon after moved to Ohio- ville, locating upon his present farm of 158 acres. Mrs. Fisher was Sarah, daughter of William andNancy (Reed) George; she was born in 1836 in this county, but moved to Iowa with her parents, where all her people reside. Her father was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in January, 1814. Her mother was born in Beaver county, Nov. 3, 1815, her father being one of the early settlers of the county. William George was a son of Thomas and Sarah (Ganzales) George. His wife, Nancy (Reed), was a daughter of Ruel and Mary Ann (Tebalt) Reed, former of whom was a native of Ohio towns, ip, born Aug. 4, 1769. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Fisher: Benjamin P. and Laura D., both of whom attended school in the vicinity. O. H. Franklin, D.D.S., Beaver Falls, was born in Industry township, Feb. 3, 1858, and is a son of Benjamin and Martha (Reed) Franklin. His father has been a resident of Beaver county for over thirtj'-live years, and was county superintendent of schools, six years. His mother is a daughter of Milo Reed, of Industry township. O. H. Franklin was reared in Fallstou, and in 1878 began the study of dentistry with Dr. A. M. Whisler, of New Brighton. In 1879 he entered the Pennsylvania Dental College, of Philadelphia, and was graduated Feb. 25, 1882. In April he located in New Brighton, where he practiced until April, 1884, when he established himself in Beaver Falls. In 1885 he married Lucy, daughter of John and Martha (Mitchell) Thornley, of New Brighton. Dr. Franklin is a successful dentist, a member of the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania. He belongs to the Presbyterian church; in politics he is a Re-

publican , John T. Fkaziek, farmer, P. O. Industry, was born near Wellsville, Columbiana county, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1847, and is a son of William and ]\Iary (Burk) Frazier. The father is a native of near Canlield, Ohio, born Aug. 25, 1825, and at present carries on farming in Wood county, W. Va., near Parkersburg. He enlisted Aug. 2, 1862, in Company I, 140th Regiment, P. V., and participated in several hurd-fought battles, among them, Getty.sburg (where he was wounded in the left leg, and taken prisoner, though owing to his injuries he was soon afterward paroled), Chancellorsville, Wilder- ness and Sailor's creek, near Richmond, Va., where he lost his right leg. He was honorably discharged June 27, 1865, and on his return home located in Brighton township, this county, until 1872, when he removed to his present home. John T. Frazier en- BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 653 listed Feb. 21, 1865, iu Company G, 78th P. V. V., stationed at Nashville, Tenn., and was honorably discharged Sept. 11, same year. He married March 23, 1871, Sarah, daughter of William Morrow, and by her has five children, all at home : JMary Bell, William M., Ida Alice, Sadie Clare and John. Mr. Frazier has resided on his present farm of 123 acres for the past five years. He has held the office of supervisor two years, and is now school director. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church. Herman J. Frieling, Pastor St. Mary's Catholic church, Beaver Falls, was born in Hanover, Germany, Sept. 26, 1860, and is a son of Henry and Margaret (Usselman) Frieling. He was reared in his native town of Osnabruck, where he receiver! his early education, and afterward attended school at Ankum, where he studied the higher branches, including Latin, Hebrew and French, for three years. In 1877 he came to America and was a student at St. Vincent's College, Westmoieland county, Pa., until 1884, when he was ordained and appointed assistant pastor of St. Joseph's church, Pitts- burgh. He remained there until August, 1886, when he was appointed pastor of St. Mar3''s parish, Beaver Falls. W. S. FuLKM.\N, P. O. Beaver Falls. A publication styled Spray of the Falls was established in Beaver Falls in September, 1887. It is a seven-column quarto sheet, containing fifty-six well filled columns of reading matter well illustrated. The Spray is issued the first of each month from No. 802 Seventh Avenue (Musser Building), and from its first appearancs has been well received by the people of Beaver county. It combines several new features in journalis-m, giving to the country readers the advantages possessed by their more fortunate city friends, in the way of an abundant supply of pure, wholesome and interesting selections, general news and home news, all of which is made more attractive by the free use of the engraver's art. The Spray, although started as a monthly, is designed to become a weekly journal as it grows older and stronger, and now bids fair to rival its time-honored competitors and settle down Into the race for existence as one of the fixed institutions of the valley. Its projector and manager, Wilson Stanley Fulkman, is a native of Allegheny county. Pa., having been born on the banks of the Ohio river, nine miles west of Pittsburgh, Dec. 7, 1854. His parents were named Abram S. and Rebecca S. Fulkman, both of whom were natives of the United States, the former now residing in Virginia, the latter having died March 20, 1879. W. S. Fulkman located in New Brighton Oct. 15, 1879, where he still resides. Although a practical printer, he did not commence to learn his trade until in his twentj'-secoud year; since locating in Beaver county he has been connected with the press thereof in numerous capacities, the first work he did in the county being for the Beaver Valley Neics, of New Brighton, as solicitor; he afterward served on the Beaver' Falls Globe, and prior to engaging in the publication of The Spray Mr. Fulkman was engaged with the Daily Tribune, of Beaver Falls, for two years, the latter part of his engagement serving as local editor, in which position he proved himself an able and trustworthy newsgatherer. Mr. Fulkman was married, Dec. 26, 1878, to Ruth Emma McDanel, eldest daughter of Thomas C. and Margaret A. McDanel, of North Sewickley township, this county. Unto them have been born three children, one son and two daughters, named, respectively, Reid, Ethel and Margie.

John Gaston, foreman file cutting department. Western File Works, Beaver Falls, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, Nov. 29, 1855, and is a son of Daniel and Anna (McFarland) Gaston, who came to America in 1868 and located in Beaver Falls. The father was a miller by occupation, and died in 1870. John is a miller and file cutter by trade. He worked at milling two years in his native land, and learned the trade of file cutter in the Western File Works of Beaver Falls, where he worked as a journeyman fifteen years. In 1885 he was appointed foreman of the file cutting department, which

position he still occupies. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; in politics he is independent. George Henry Gerber, merchant tailor, Beaver Falls, was born in Baden, Ger- many, July 6, 1847. He served four years' apprenticeship at the tailor's trade in his 654: HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

native town, and in 1866 emigrated to this country, settling in Pittsburgh, where he worked as a journeyman for nineteen months. He then came to New Brighton, where he worked seven years as a journeyman and four years as a cutter. In 1879, he came to

Beaver Falls, and was in the employ of Harry Goldsmith for five years. January 1, 1884, he embarked in business for himself, and has now a large and successful trade. Harry Goldsmith, clothier, merchant tailor and dealer in gents' furnishing goods, Beaver Falls, was born in London, England, in 1840, and came to America in 1863. In 1865 he located in Pittsburgh, where he was engaged in the clothing business until 1872. He then located in Beaver Falls and embarked in his present business, in which he has built up a large trade, occupying three stores, one for each department of his business. He has been a member of the Beaver Falls Building and Loan Association since 1879;

is a member of Beaver Valley Lodge, No. 478, A. Y. M. ; is Past H. P. of the Royal Arch Chapter, 206; a member of the I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W., K. of P., Royal Arca- num, Heptasophs, Mystic Circle and Encampment, and is president of the Beaver Falls School Board. He was one of the Executive Committee of Beaver county in the Gar- field campaign, and is at present occupying the same position. Politically he is a Republican. J. M. GoRMLY, justice of the peace and engineer, P. O. Industry, was born in Industry township in 1838, and is a son of Samuel and Rachel (JMarker) Gormly, the former a native of this county, a printer by trade in his youth, but in later life a boat builder. He was a justice of the peace in Industry township for ten years, and, from the first opening of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railway till within two years of his death, was ticket agent for that company. Our subject learned steam-boat engircering when about twenty-one years of age, and has since followed that business, chiefly on the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. He was married in 1859 to Maggie, daughter of Joseph Allen, and by her has had five children, two now living: Ivy M. and Josie F. Mr. Gormly was elected in 1885 to the office of justice of the peace. In politics he is a Republican. John Graebing, retired, P. O. New Galilee, was born near Frankfort, Germany, in January, 1820, and in 1833 came with his parents, Sigfried and Elizabeth (Haydt) Graebing, to America, landing in Baltimore, Md. Sigfried was a chairmaker, a trade he followed during life. He located permanently in Pittsburgh, and was at one time a captain of militia in that city. He died in 1860, aged eighty-four years. Few citizens of Beaver county are better known than John Graebing. He was educated in the common schools of his native country. In the month of December, 1833, with his parents and two brothers and two sisters he started on foot from Baltimore to Pittsburgh. That winter was remarkable for cold weather and heavy snows. The family suffered much during the journey, being obliged for a time to live on frozen apples. Mr. Grae- bing has been engaged in various pursuits. He was twelve years on the canal, two years teaming over the Allegheny mountains, three years butchering, and for a number of years a conductor on the P., Ft. W. & C. Ry. In 1857 he purchased the Union Hotel at New Galilee, and until 1882 was its owner and proprietor. He was married in 1841 to Fredericka Hartze, by whom he had the following named children: John, Albert, Christian, William, Henry, Edward and Emma. His wife died in 1881. Mr. Graebing was in 1861 elected to the office of sheriff by the Democratic party. Alexander Graham, liveryman, Beaver Falls, was born in Venango county. Pa., Dec. 12, 1840, and is a son of John and Sarah (Stevenson) Graham, of English and Irish descent. His parents settled in Rochester, ihis county, in 1847, and ditd iheie. Their children were Robert, Henry, Mary, Alexander, David, Perry and John. Alexander was reared in Rochester and vicinity from seven years of age. He was engaged in various occupations after reaching his majority up to 1871, when he located in Beaver Falls and embarked in the livery business, in which he has been successfully engaged up to the present time. July 2, 1861, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas and' Elizabeth (Gehring) Phillips, of an old family of Beaver county, and has four children living: Mary(]^trs. Robert Todd), John, Wesley and Stella. Mr. Graham is a F. & A. M., a member of the I. O. O. F., A. O. U.W. and K. of P. Politically he is a Democrat. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 655

William Gbaham, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in Soutb Beaver township in 1824. Andrew, his father, came to Beaver county at an early age from Ireland and purchased fifty acres of land in Beaver township. He married Mary, daughter of Robert McCloy, of Beaver county. To this couple twelve children were born, three of whom are living. Andrew, at his death in 1868, owned 157 acres of land; he was eighty years of age. His wife died in 1870 aged eighty-five years. William now owns the homestead, where he has always lived. He is not married. In politics he votes the Democratic ticket. Gray Brothers, merchant tailors, Beaver Falls, are natives of New Brighton, this county, sons of St. Clair and Mary A. (Betout) Gray. Their paternal grandfather was John Gray, a native of Lancaster countj'. Pa., and a tailor by trade, who settled in New Brighton, this county, about 1812, where he resided until his death. His children were John, Barton, Samuel, Eliza and St. Clair. The latter was a tailor by trade and carried on business in New Brighton for forty years. His children were Samuel B., Mary A., Ellen, Franklin P., Wilbur F., James S., Frederick (deceased), Emma (deceased), George W. and Pink E. The subjects of this sketch were reared in New Brighton and educated in the public schools. They learned the tailor trade in their father's shop, and embarked in business in Beaver Falls in 1875, where they have built up a large and profitable trade. Franklin P., the senior member of the firm, was born Aug. 8, 1852, and married, in 1872, Carrie M., daughter of Hiram Cole, of Alexandria, N. Y. He has four children living: Frank L., Roy S., Claude M. and Muriel. The junior member of the firm, James S., was born Jan. 21, 1856, and married, in 1876, Katie L., daughter of Phillip Dimond, of Beaver Falls. He has two children: Clara P. and Anna. Both gentlemen are members of the Royal Arcanum, and are Republicans. Thomas Greenlee, steamboat captain, P. O. Vanport, is of Scotch-Irish descent, born Oct. 8, 1809, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Quinn) Greenlee, natives of Alle- gheny county, former by occupation a farmer. Our subject was only two years old when his father was killed at the raising of a log building. Thomas was the youngest of eight children. Thomas and Nancy (Greenlee) Shane are the only ones now living. He w IS reared in Allegheny county, and attended the common schools and an academy in Allegheny county; he went on the river when quite young, and has followed it most of his business life; he was forty years on the Ohio and Mississippi in different capacities, and has run as pilot and captain for many years; he was married in Allegheny county, in 1828, to Susan, daughter of Peter and Mary (Kintner) Onstott, of German descent. The children of Capt. and Mrs. Greenlee are Nancy, wife of John R. Large, an attorney at Pittsburgh; Robert, steam-boat pilot, married to Frances Johnston; Lucinda, wife of James Mitchell; Anna H., wife of Henry Large, Jr.; Virginia E., wife of George W. Johnston; Arminda Y. and Alvin L., twins (Arminda Y. is the wife of James M. Cornelias. Alvin L. enlisted Aug. 6, 1862, in the 140th Regt. Co. F, Col. R. P. Roberts commanding; was wounded at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863; had a limb amputated and died from the effects Aug. 3, 1863); Estella J., wife of J. P. Ross. The family belong to the Presbyterian church. In politics Captain Greenlee is a Republican. George H. Grier, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Darlington township in 1853, and is a descendant of one Cf the oldest settlers in this section. His crand- father laid out the present town of Darlington, and in his honor it was named Greers- burg. George Grier, father of our subject, married ]\Iargaret Holmes. Eight children were born to this couple, George H. being the only son. George Grier was a prominent farmer in his day. He died in 1883. George H. was educated in the common schools, and at the death of his father came into possession of the homestead where he now lives. Besides managing the work of the farm he is also engaged in the lumber business. In politics he is a Republican. William H. Grim, physician, Beaver Falls, was born in New Sewickley township, Oct. 20, 1833, and is a son of Michael and Martha (Shearrer) Grim. His grandfather, Philip L. Grim, of German descent and a native of York county, Pa., moved to Beaver county in 1800, settling in New Sewickly township, where he cleared and improved a :

656 HISTORY or beaver county. farm. He erected a two-story residence, which is now occupied by Sampson Pearsall. He had four sons and four daughters, the sons being John, George, Philip and Michael, the last named a soldier of the War of 1812. He cleared and improved a farm in his native township, and died there. His wife was a daughter of John and Mary Sliearrer, pioneers of Butler and Beaver counties. They had eight children: Philip L., John, George, Conrad, David, William H., Joseph and Esther (Mrs. George Hartje). His second wife was Susan Nye, by whom he had one son, Benjamin. William H. Grim was reared in Beaver county, taught school for six years, and later studied medicine. He took his first course of lectures in the Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati, and was graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in 1869. He located in Beaver Falls, where he now has a large practice. He was twice married; first to Lucinda, daughter of Levi and Leah (Tice) Spangler, of Lebanon county, Pa., by whom he has one son, William Simpson, now a student of medicine. His second wife was Amelia A., daughter of Archibald and Ann R. (Baker) Robertson, of Beaver Falls. Dr. Grim has served officially in the school board of Beaver Falls for many 5-ears. He is a member of the Beaver County Medical Society; is a F. tt A. M., and a member of the A. O. U. politically he is a Jeffersouian Democrat. W. ; Abram S. Hall, carriage manufacturer, Beaver Falls, was born in Beaver, Xov. 11, 1840, and is a son of John L. and Eliza (Shockey) Hall. His father was a native of Kittanning, Pa., and with three brothers, David, Solomon and Richard, came to Beaver county about 1817, where he followed the occupation of a tailor for most of his life. His wife was a daughter of Abraham Shockey, formerly of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and a pioneer tailor of Beaver county. Mr. Hall had ten children who grew to maturity: Mary J., Catherine, Eliza, Matilda, Amelia, Abram S., Richard, Dallas, Frank and John. Abram S. was reared in Beaver, learned his trade with C. West it Co. of Pittsburgh, and worked as a journeyman several years. He was in business at Xew Brighton three years, located in Beaver Falls in 1874, and with his brother Richard embarked in their present business. They are said to be the only carriage manufacturers in Beaver county who have continued successfully in the business for any length of time. In 1873 Mr. Hall married Ellen Nippert, of New Brighton, by whom he has three children living Florence, Ellen and Lillie. John A. Haller, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Butler county, Pa., July 30, 1852, and is a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Martsolf) Haller. He was reared in his native county, and learned carpentering in Pittsburgh. In 1877 he located in Beaver Falls, where he worked at his trade until the fall of 1882, when he embarked in business as a contractor and builder with Jacob D. ^Martsolf, which partnership expired Jan. 1, 1887, since which time he has been in the same business on his own account. He has built a large number of first-class buildings in Beaver Falls and elsewhere, and his reputation for first-class work is firmly established. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and the Royal Arcanum; in politics he is a Democrat. James Hamilton and his brother Thomas were both natives of Ireland. The former resided in the territory now known as South Beaver township. He was.shot and killed by men lying in ambush, as he was riding on horseback along with a party of land agents. United States marshals and others, who were dispossessing settlers of their lands. J. Q. Hamilton, station agent and telegraph operator, Beaver, was born in Beaver Nov. 12, 1855. He isa son of G. W. and Eliza Jane(Todd) Hamilton, natives of Pennsyl- vania and of English descent. His father started in life as a steamboat engineer, which occupation he followed for over twenty-five years. During the civil war he was appointed United States revenue collector for Beaver, Lawrence and Washington counties, and held that office until his death, which occurred in 1885. He served for several years as a director of the First National Bank of New Brighton. His family consisted of four sons : Samuel T., a captain in the regular army; G. W., a machinist at Rochester; William, a station agent on the Lake Erie railroad; and J. Q., who was reared in Bea- ver, attended the Beaver Seminary and early in life learned telegraphing. His first position was on the C. P. II. R. as operator from 1872 to 1879. When the Lake Erie BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 657 railroad was built to Beaver lie came to this place and took charge of Beaver station, where he has been ever since. Mr. Hamilton was married, in 1881, to Lizzie, daughter of David Patton, and of English descent. They have one child, Mabel Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are members of the Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Republican. William D. Hamilton, farmer and stock grower, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 5, 1828, and is a son of James and Nancy (Dinsmore) Hamilton, natives of Ireland, who came to America when they were both children. His father grew up in Pittsburgh, learned the machinist's trade and spent most of his life in that occupation; he died in 1859; his family consisted of eight children, William D. being the youngest and only one now living. His brother, Hon. John S. Hamilton, served two terms in the legislature from Pittsburgh, and also served a term from Iowa. He was a Democrat, and was elected in districts strongly Republican. William D. was reared in Pittsburgh, attended the graded schools, and early learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until he came to Brighton township and bought his present farm. He was married in Allegheny county to Miss Amanda Hall, a lady of Pennsyl- vanian origin. Her father was a manufacturer of plows. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have five children now living: James H., Carrie R., William D., Robert C. and John S. Our subject is a member of the Presbyterian church. He is a Democrat, and was a member of the council seven years at Pittsburgh. He is a Master Mason. Robert Harbison (deceased), whose portrait appears elsewhere in this volume, was born in South Beaver township, about 1795. At the time of his death, in 1887, he was probably the oldest native of the county resident in it. His grandfather was a merchant in Belfast, Ireland, of which city our subject's parents were also natives. They came and settled in South Beaver township two years before the birth of our subject, and reared a family of six sons and five daughters under the teachings of the Presbyterian church. Elizabeth married James McMillin, and lived and died in South Beaver; Mary married Isaac Warrick, and lived in Ohio township; Robert was the third child; Adam died in Enon Valley; Jane married John McMillin, and died at their home in South Beaver; Ann married Ezariah Inman, and lived in Chippewa township; John's home was near Beaver Falls; James dwelt in South Beaver, and died near Newcastle, this state; Sarah married George Powers and dwelt in Big Beaver; Samuel and Matthew remained in South Beaver, and the latter never married. Matthew died in 1833, aged sixty-five years, and his remains were deposited in New Salem cemetery, Ohio township. Robert Harbison had very limited educational privileges, but his native shrewdness made him a very successful man. By judicious investments in real estate he realized a competence, and his only lo?s occurred in the Savings Bank of Allegheny, where he sunk six thousand dollars. He was at one time a stockholder in the P., Ft. W. & C. Ry, whose tracks crossed his farm. When his brethren of the Free Presbyterian church objected to this liolding he withdrew from that body, and for a time associated with the Methodist Episcopal church, but he was not satistied with this connection, and at the time of his death was a member of the United Presbyterian church. Politically he associated with the Free-Soil party, but afterward joined the Democrats. He was first married when thirty-five years of age, and three times after that. His first wife, Mary Johnson, died in 1847, aged forty-eight years; she bore him one daughter, Mary Eliza, wife of John Glass. His second wife was Jane D., widow of Dr. James W. .Johnson; she died in 1853, aged thirty years; her two children, Robert P. and Andrew died young. Mr. Harbison's third wife was Mrs. J. Anderson, who died without issue in 1883, aged seventy-eight years. His fourth wife was Mrs. Lichau, whom he married in 1885. She is now living iu Beaver Falls. Mary Eliza Harbison was married in 1858, to John H. Glass, of whom more particular mention is here appropriate. He was born in Ohio township, Nov. 11, 1826. His parents moved to Ohio and afterward settled at Ossian, Ind., where he was brought up. Here he kept a store for some time and also dealt in live stock. In 1861 he moved to Allegheny City and made that place and Pittsburgh his lieadquarters until his death, which occurred on the 27th of July, 1877. At that time

lie was a member of the firm of Holmes, Lafferty «fc Co., extensive dealers in stock, and 658 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY, enjoyed a reputation for integrity and fair dealing, and a thorough judgment of the merits and value of animals. His son, Robert Harbison Glass, is a resident of Alle- gheny. Jeanetta Josephine, the eldest child, is the wife of B. F. Pyle, whose biography will be found in this volume. John Drummond, third child of iNIr. and Mrs. Glass, died at the age of eleven years. Mrs. Glass was born in South Beaver Dec. 9, 1838, and died in November, 1882. J.vMES L. Harbison, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny City, Sept. 22, 1841, and is a son of Adam and Jane (Lowry) Harbison. He was reared and educated in his native city, where he served an apprenticeship of three years at the brick-layer's trade. He worked as a journeyman until 1869, when he located in Beaver Falls, and in 1870 became associated with H. T. Howe as a contractor and builder. He married MaryE., daughter of William and Ellen (Ilockenbeny) Graham, of Butler county. Pa., and has two children—Ida J. and William. He is a member of the I. O. O. politically he is a Republican. F. ; James Harper, county surveyor, P. O. Beaver, was born in Hanover township, this county, June 1, 1828. His parents, James and Elizabeth (Hay) Harper, were natives of this state, his mother being born in Washington county and his father in York county. They were of Scotch descent. His grandfather came from York county to Beaver county in 1800, when his father was only eight years old, and settled in Hanover township. He was a miller and built the Harper Mills in Hanover township. His son, James, was also a miller. His family consisted of eight children, six of whom lived to adult age. Our .subject is the eldest son, and the only surviving member of the family now living in tliis county. He attended the district schools of Hanover township, Frankfort Academy and the academy at Hookstown. He very naturally chose the occupation of his father and grandfather, and learned the miller's trade in the old Har- per Mills, which had been in the possession of the family for three generations. He worked at surveying for forty-one years, twenty years of that time in connection with milling in Hanover township. Since 1866 he has made surveying his only business. In 1859 he was elected county surveyor, and served one term. He was again elected in 1874, and has held the office ever since except during two years. In politics he was first a Whig and then a Republican. He held many offices in Hanover township, serving nine years as school director. He was married in September, 1850, to Alice Ann, daughter of William Carothers, a member of one of the earliest families of this county. He was.

of Irish descent. They have had five children : Mary, James (a machinist), Clementine (deceased), William (a glass cutter), and Elizabeth. They are members of the United Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Harper is an elder. J. R. Harrah, attorney, Beaver, was born in this county March 25, 1848. His parents, William and Eliza (Fleming) Harrah, were natives of Allegheny county and of Scotch-Irish origin. His father was a miller by trade, which he made the business of his life. He had seven sons and four daughters. Our subject, who is the fourth child, was reared on the farm and worked in the mill with his father. He received his education in the district .school, and early in life began teaching, an occupation he followed until March 9, 1862, when he enlisted in Company F, 140th Regiment, P. V. I. He

served as orderly sergeant until the close of the war, « except when he was on detached service. He was in the Fourth Army Corps under General Hancock, and was with his regiment when it stood directly in front of Pickett's great charge. He was with his company when they fought over what is now so well known as the wheat field at the battle of Gettysburg; also participated in the battle of Chancellorsville. Soon after the battle of Gettysburg he was appointed recruiting officer, and was sent to Pittsburgh. He was then detailed in the quartermaster's department, subsequently returned to his regiment, and was again put on detached service in the Quartermaster General's department. After the close of the war he began the study of law in the office of S. B. Wilson, of Beaver, and in 1806 began practice in Beaver. He is an active member of the Repub- lican party, and has been one of the prime movers in getting pavements and gas and water works in the borough. He has been a member of the council of Beaver and of BIOGRA.PHIES WEST SIDE, 659 the school board. As a lawyer Mr. Harrah has been successful. He was married, in 1875, to Mary A., daughter of William B. and Elizabeth J. (Kennedy) McGaffick, and is of Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Harrah have one child : Matthew S. They are members of the Presbyterian church. Simon Harroi.d. The great-great-grandfather of the subject of this biographical sketch was a soldier of the Revolution. His son Peter, who resided in Eastern Pennsyl- vania, was the father of David Harrold, one of the pioneer settlers in Ohio. To his wife, formerly Miss Bear, were born twelve children. Samuel, of this number, whose birth occurred Aug. 16, 1816, in Columbiana county, Ohio, still resides in his native county. He married Susanna Crumbaker, also descended from Revolutionary stock. Their children were twelve in number, all of whom with one exception survive. Their son, Simon Harrold, was born Nov. 3, 1840, in Columbiana county, Ohio, where he remained until his majority was attained. Becoming a pupil of the common and select schools he later spent four years in acquiring a knowledge of the carpenter's and builder's trade, and in 1866 chose Beaver Falls as a favorable point of settlement. Here an extended field awaited him. He erected the second new dwelling in the place, which his family occupied. He then built a planing mill, and embarked in the business of a lumber merchant and contractor. These departments of industry he still conducts, and has during his residence in the town erected most of the factories and important buildings besides its churches, school-houses and hotels. He has also constructed two court houses in Ohio, and done much important work in other parts of Pennsylvania. He is a director of the First National Bank of Beaver Falls, and is connected with various manufacturing enterprises. Mr. Harrold was in January, 1866, married to Louisa, daughter of Jacob Schauweker, of Columbiana county, Ohio. Their children were : Edward R. (deceased), Julia C, Alberta S., Irvin C, Mary E.,Isadore L., Kath- erine Maud, Alfred E. A staunch Republican, Mr. Harrold has never been an active worker in the field of politics. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant church of Beaver Falls, and connected with Echo Lodge, F. & A. M., that borough. RoBEKT Harsii.\, dealer in musical instruments and sewing machines, Beaver, is a native of this county, born in Hanover township June 17, 1824. His parents, John and Mary (Moore) Harsha, were natives of this state and of Irish and German descent. His father started in life as a school-teacher and a surveyor. He was a college graduate, and a man of high literary attainments. He served for a time as justice of the peace, and was a member of the legislature for Beaver county in 1836-37-38. He had eleven children, of whom Robert, who is the ninth, is the only survivor. He was reared in Hanover township, attended the common schools, and followed farming until 1869, when he came to Beaver and engaged in traveling and selling farming implements for a time. He then embarked in his present business, which he has since followed with success. In this business his son, J. W., is a partner. He was married, in 1857, to Miss E. A., daughter of John and Nancy (Charles) McCauley, natives of Beaver county and of Irish descent, former of whom, a farmer, was born in 1805. Mr. and Mrs. Harsha have had ten children, nine now living. They are members of the United Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Harsha has been an elder for twenty years. He also acted as Sabbath school superintendent for about fifteen years. He held most of the local offices in Hanover township. In politics he is a Republican. Henry Waters Hartman. Mr. Hartman, oae of the most prominent representatives of the manufacturing interests of the county, is descended from German stock. His grandfather, Peter Hartman, emigrated from Germany and joined the Revolution- ary army under Gen. Anthony Wayne. Settling after his discharge in Chester county, Pa., he subsequently removed to Perry county in the same state and ©n'gaged in farming. His three children were Benjamin, Frederick, and a daughter who became Mrs. Shoe- maker, the mother of Prof. Shoemaker, Ph. D., of Blairstown, N. J. Benjamin Hartman was born in Perry county, afterward resided for twenty years in Huntingdon county, and ultimately removed to Blair county, in the same state, where he remained until his death; he married Penina M. Wilson, of Huntingdon county, and had children: (5bO HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Eldon W., Henry Waters, Jesse L., Frank R. and Mary E. (Mrs. J. A. Marvin). Henry Waters, the second son, was born Dec. 21, 1850, in Huntingdon county, and in 1860 became a resident of Blair county. His education was limited to the common schools, with two additional terms at Academia Academy, in Juniata county. Pa. ; after which he devoted some time to labor on the farm, and later began a more active business career as clerk in a store at Hollidaysburg, from whence he was promoted to a position in the othce of the Hollidaysburg Iron ifc Nail Company. Two years after he was placed in charge of the rolling mill and nail factory, and for three years acceptably filled that position. Mr. Hartman then removed to Pottstown, in connection with the Pottstown Iron Company, remaining two years with this company prior to accepting the assistant superintendency of the Gautier Steel Works, at Johnstown, Pa. In 1882, two and a half years later, Mr. Hartman came to Beaver Falls and organized the Hartman Steel Company, limited, of which he is chairman. From small beginnings this company has increased in capacity and importance until it now employs eleven hundred men in the manufacture of steel wire, wire nails of every variety, and many specialties, such as wire mats, picket and woven fence, cold die-rolled steel, etc. Mr. Hartman is also director of the Bridgewater Gas Company, of which the Hartman Steel Company are the principal owners. His business interests engross his entire attention and preclude active participation in matters of more general import. Aside from keeping well informed on the public questions of the day he gives no time to party or political measures. Mr. Hartman was, in October, 1876, married to Mary, daughter of A. L. Holli- day, of Hollidaysburg. and has two children. John E. Harton, builder, Beaver, was born in Beaver borough in November, 1835, and is a son of James and Eliza (Elliott) Harton, latter a native of Ireland. They were married in Beaver. James Harton, who was of Irish descent, was born in Chester county. Pa. ; he was a mason by trade, and resided in Beaver county from 18S:0 until his death; his family consisted of three sons and five daughters. John E. attended the common schools in his native town, and earl}^ in life learned the mason's trade, at which he worked for a time. After he reached his majority he learned the carpenter's trade, and since 1867 has been engaged in contracting: he is a member of the firm of Harton & Tallon in Beaver. Mr. Harton was married, in June, 1862, to Mary, daughter of William and Ellen (Edwards) Moore, natives of Beaver county and of German descent. Her father was born in 1806, and died at her home in Beaver in 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Harton have four children: William E., Ella A., Harry M. and Stanford N. In politics Mr. Harton is a Republican, and has served as school director and president of the school board in Beaver for two terms, and one term as county auditor. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and encampment, and has served two terms as representative of the Grand Lodge. He enlisted in 1862 in the 140th Regiment, P. v.. Company I; was in many battles, including Gett3'sburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and was discharged at the close of the war; he is a member of Post No. 473, G. A. R.; he has worked at railroad bridge building. John Haktshorn, retired farmer, P.O. East Palestine, Ohio, was born in Dar- lington township in 181&. This family were among the original settlers of the county. Thomas Hartshorn came from Maryland to Westmoreland county, and from there to Beaver about 1796. He purchased 200 acres of land in Darlington township, where he remained until his death; he died in 1833, aged sixty-five years. He married Jane, daughter of Oliver Duff, also an early settler in this county, and they had five sons and two daughters, John being the second son. Our subject left home in 1837 and purchased 150 acres of land, where he has since resided; now owns about 300 acres of valuable farming and timber land. He was married July 20, 1837, to Lucinda, daughter of George McKeiu, of this county, and they have had four children, two of whom are living: Thomas, and Mary Jane (Mrs. Maginuis). The mother died in 1881, aged sixty-six years. Thomas has always remained on the farm with his father, and is unmarried. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H, 205th Heavy Artillery, and served until the close of the war. Mr. John Hartshorn has been an industrious farmer. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church; politically he is a Republican. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 661

D. W. Hartshorn, farmer, P. O. East Palestine, Ohio, is the third sou of Thomas and Jane (Duff) Hartshorn. He was born in 1815, on the farm he now owns, which is the original tract purchased by his father. Mr. Hartsliorn has always lived on his present farm. He received his education at the " old log schoolhouse." He was married, in 1851, to Martha Jane, daughter of William and Matilda (Robinson) Hasson, and they have seven children: Matilda Jane, Sarah Emma, Mary E., Thomas Wallace, William, Robert C. and Lucy S. Mr. Hartshorn has for many years been a member of the United Presbyterian church; he is a Republican, and has filled the offices of school director and tax collector, and has held other positions of trust. Harry F. Hawkins, agent Adams Express Company, Beaver Falls, was born in Indiana county. Pa., June 6, 1861, and is a son of S. M. and Margaret A. (Fleming) Hawkins. His paternal grandfather was Matthew Hawkins, a farmer of Westmore- land county. Pa., and his maternal grandfather was Alexander Fleming, of Maryland, a resident of Beaver county since 1870. S. M. Hawkins was reared in Westmoreland county, and settled in Beaver Falls in 1867, where he was in business as a merchant tailor for ten years. During the war of the rebellion he served nine months in Com- pany D., 135th P. V. and was honorably discharged. He was a prominent F. & A. M., and served several years as a member of the Board of Education of Beaver Falls, of which he was treasurer at the time of his death, Jan. 14, 1887. Harry F. Hawkins was reared in Beaver Falls from his seventh year. He was emploj'ed in the saw works of Emerson, Smith & Co. for several years; was mail agent on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railwav for some time, and has held his present position since July. 1886. Joseph G. Hays, driller of gas and artesian wells, is a son of Charles H. and Margaret (Grove) Hays, and was born at Augusta, Carroll county, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1637. Charles H. Hays was a native of Ireland, born in 1796. In 1846 he moved his family from Augusta to Industry, Beaver county. Pa., where is wife, Margaret, died in May, 1871, and where only a few months later, in November of the same year, he followed her to his last resting place. At Industry, the subject of this sketch received his education and resided until 1872, when he moved to Ohioville, his pres-ent localic n. May 15, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Tenth Regiment, P. R. C, and fought in the battles of Dranesville, Mercersville, Gaines' Mill, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Bull Run, South Mountain, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Wilderness, Bethesda Church and others; was wounded at the Battle of Gaines' Mill in the leg by a ball, which he still carries, and was compelled to enter the hospital, where he nmained two months As soon as the doctor's consent was obtained he again resumed his place in the field. At Pittsburgh, Pa., June 11, 1864, he was mustered out of service. IVIr. Hays was united in marriage, Dec. 6, 1866, with Miss Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Stewart) Penebaker, who was born March 29, 1889. Her father died Jan. 17, 1871. Her mother still resides in Greene township. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hays, three of whom are at home, and nearly grown to manhood and womanhood, named respectively— Joseph, Eula and Austin Stanley. Gecrge, the youngest, died at the age of eleven years. Mr. and Mrs. Hays and Eula are members of the Methodist Episcopal church atObioville. Mr. Hays is a F. & A. M. ; a member of theG. A. R. Post 328, and of the A. O U. W.; he is a Republican. Thomas Henry was born in Ireland May 16, 1781. William Henry, his father, emigrated to the United States in the year 1783, about the clo.se of the Revolutionary war, and first settled in Maryland, not far from Havre de Grace. He removed thence to

Beaver (then Allegheny ) county, in the year 1796, and commenced an actual .settlement on the easterly side of the Big Beaver. The country was then a wilderness. The treaty of peace, concluded with the Indians by Gen. Wayne, at Fort Greenville, Aug. 3, 1795, ratified in the following December, having opened the way, the tide of emigration from the back settlements set in in the year 1796. Judge Henry was then in his sixteenth year. He was therefore identified with all the hardships, privations, interests and feel- .ings of the early settlers and pioneers of the county. In the year 1802 he came to the 662 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. town of Beaver to engage in working at his trade with his elder brother. Possessiiig- naturally a vigorous mind and a bold and energetic disposition, he soon began to take part in political affairs. On the 24th of December, 1808, he was appointed a justice of

of the peace by Simon Snyder ; in 1810 he was elected a county commissioner ; in the fall of 1814 he was elected captain of one of the companies drafted from this county to- protect the .shores of Lake Erie against an invasion of the British, supposed to be intended to be made during the following winter. He marched with his company and wintered near the lake shore. Here his company suffered much from sickness and the

severity of the cold ; and he himself labored under a severe and lingering attack of typhus fever. It was during this campaign Judge Henry laid the foundation of many warm friendships, as lasting as the lives of those who became his friends, and some still are living who will ever remember him with deep regard. In 1815 he was elected a member of the legislature, and in 1816 appointed prothonotary and clerk of the several* courts of the county, which post he retained until the fall of 1821, when elected sheriff by the people. In the year 1825 he became the proprietor and editor of the Western Argus, a newspaper established originally by James Logan, Esq. He continued in this vocation until the year 1831, when the paper pa.ssed into the hands of his son, the present editor, William Henry. [ See chapter on the Press.] In 1828 and 1829 he filled the office of treasurer of the county ; in 1831 he was appointed by Gov. Wolf associate judge. This office he filled with much credit and an independence seldom exhibited by

associates ; not hesitating on proper occasions to maintain his opinions with decision and firmness and with a knowledge and understanding ripened by a familiar acquaintance witlj judicial business. Upon his nomination to congress, he resigned his judicial commission, and in the fall of 1836 was elected to a seat in that body by a handsome majority over a gentleman of acknowledged worth and great popularity. He was reelected in 1838, and again in 1840, in each instance by flattering majorities, though opposed by popular candidates. With the close of his congressional term in 1843, ended the active duties of his pub-

lic life ; but he continued to afford useful and often efficient aid to his friends in the political field. As a public officer he performed his duty with a fidelity, correctness, and honesty of purpose which won the confidence of the community. If his firmness was ever supposed to border on obstinac3^ it was still characterized by manifest single- ness of heart and desire to be right that obtained the respect of those who might have believed him in error. As a politician, for such it must be conceded be was for most of his long and useful life, he always occupied open and well-known ground. Xever trimming to the popular breeze, his energy of character, fearlessness, boldness of action and independence of thought caused him rather to lead than to follow public opinion.

While the prominence of his public life seems naturally to fill the foreground of descrip- tion, the virtues which adorned his private character (if it may be so distinguished) can not pass unnoticed. They, too, occupy a large portion of the picture. Pursuing the faith of his forefathers he became a follower of Christ, and as early perhaps as the year 1816 connected himself with the Presbyterian church. In 1825 he was chosen an elder.. In this position, as in all others of his life, he exerted a marked influence. At his house the minister of God always found a welcome and a home, while his time, his services and his substance were freely devoted to aid the church of his choice and build up the interests of religion. It is true, in ecc'esiastical as in secular affairs, while on one hand holding firmly many fast friends, he was not without his opponents. But it was the

result of these traits which secured to him his influence, to wit : his firmness, his independence and fearlessness. In this relation his opponents always acknowledged his upright honesty, while they may have deprecated his supposed errors. The great and leading trait of his character was honestj' of purpose, to which he added excellent judgment and strong common .sense. Hence his counsel and advice- were much sought for by his fellow citizens of every portion of the county. Few men enjoyed a more extensive acquaintance, or stood higher in the estimation of the public. The same traits of character often led him to be chosen to offices of private trust, ia BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 663 which the interests committed to his charge were always managed with great success and scrupulous fidelity. He has left behind him manj- who remember his services with gratitude and none who can say of him they suffered from neglected duty, erroneous judgment, or voluntary dereliction. As a neighbor he was obliging and kind, as a friend constant and unwavering, as a citizen useful, as a Christian exemplary, and in his domestic relations, the attachment of his family furnishes the strongest proof of how much he was loved and respected. He died July 20, 1849. William Henuy, born in the town of Beaver June 28, 1808, was the eldest son of Hon. Thomas Henry. His education was such as tlie schools of the village afforded. At the age of sixteen he entered his father's printing office as an apprentice, and was connected with the paper, as boy and man, for twenty-seven years. At the age of twenty- three he became sole editor and proprietor, hy purchase of the paper, then known as the Western Argus. He was married, April 18, 1883, to Eliza S. Hamilton, and continued as editor of the Argus until Nov. 26, 1851, when in a valedictory, reviewing the moral, political, manufacturing and agricidtural condition of the county, he took a final leave of the subscribers of the paper. During the time he occupied the editorial chair, questions of great public moment were ably and fully discussed. The Nullification movement, U. S. Bank, Tariff Currency, the acquisition of Texas and the Mexican War, the Compromise measure of 1850, were subjects upon which the readers of the paper were fully informed. His style of writing was terse, nervous and vigorous, compact and concise and aggressive to the last degree, in political discussions. He was an iintiring friend and advocate of any measure tending to improve and develop the resources of the county. The Erie Canal, from the Ohio to Lake Erie, was a subject upon which his pen was early and often employed. The Beaver »& Conneaut railroad, of which a survey was made in 1836, starting from " The Point," and going up the west bank of the Beaver to Conneaut Harbor, was also a favorite enterprise, but the crash of 1837 brought everything to a standstill. The ground is now occupied by the Pittsburg & Lake

Erie railroad . Mr. Henry was an early and constant advocate of the building of the Ohio & Pennsylvania railroad, now the Ft. Wayne; and in fact every public enterprise, found in him a ready, active, and inspiring advocate. He was treasurer of Beaver county in 1857-58, and after leaving the office, he was appointed secret agent of the county to buy up the bonds issued in the construction of the Cleveland & Pittsburg railroad; the $100,000 subscription being taken up by the payment of about $71,000. He was a member of the Legislature in 1861-62-63. Mr. Henry died July 4, 1875. Samuel Henry, merchant, Darlington, was born in Armstrong county, in 1839. Thirty years later he removed to Beaver county. His father, Wilson Henry, a native of Westmoreland county, married Eliza Garvin of Armstrong coimty, and to them were were horn eleven children, of whom Samuel is the eldest. Wilson was a farmer by occupation, and is now living in Allegheny county. His grandfather, Samuel, came from Ireland. He was a descendant of the famous Matthew Henry, and was also a

was married in 1866 to Miss M. , daughter of Francis Beatty, of farmer. Mr. Henry A . Allegheny county, and became the father of seven children, three of whom, Alice, Fan- nie and Nettie, are yet living. ]Mr. Henry enlisted at the breaking out of the rebellion in Company B, 63d Regiment, P. V. L, and served in the famous Kearney's division, his term of service being three years. Since the war he has been engaged in general merchandising, having located successfully in Rochester, Cannelton, Beaver county, and in Darlington, in which latter place he is still engaged in business under the firm name of Henry & Mansfield. Mr. Henry has been prominent in local circles in which he moves; he has been school director; is a prominent member of the G. A. R. and of the U. V. L., and also of the Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Republican. Thomas M. Henry, attorney, Beaver, of the firm of Bigger & Henry, of Beaver and New Brighton, was born in Beaver, April 22, 1858, within a few rods of the site of the courthouse; he is the eldest son of Evan James and Lucy M. (Rigg) Henr}% latter born in Kirkudbrightshire, Scotland. His father, who is a native of Beaver, of Welsh and Irish descent, studied law with Hon. Daniel Agnew, and was admitted to the bar .

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Sept. o, 1839; he practiced here for a time, then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and practiced there for ten years. About 1858 he retired and has since lived in Princeton, N. J. Thomas M. first attended school in Princeton; then went with his parents to Europe, and remained abroad for four years, attending school most of the time while there. After his parents' return to America in 1873, he was under private instructions for two years. In 1875 he entered Princeton College, and was graduated in 1879. He then entered Columbia Law School in New York, was graduated in 1881, and admitted to practice in the state of New York. In the following November he came to Beaver, and in 1882 was admitted to the bar in Beaver county. His grandfather, Thomas Henry, was a captain in the war of 1812, and went with his company from Beaver county. Captain Henry's brother, William, was the first sheriff of Beaver county, and was associate judge in Southern Ohio, whence he moved soon after the war of 1812. The Henry family may truly be called one of the pioneer families of Beaver county. Robert Heiuion settled in Chippewa township in 1798. He was of Scotch-Irish parentage, and was born in York county. Pa., June 17, 1765. In very early boyhrod he removed to Cumberland county. Pa., where he attained his majority. He was married, in 1794, to Miss Agnes Crawford, a native of Lancaster county, and in the following year removed to the "Forts of Yough," two years later taking up his residence in "White Oak Flats," Beaver county. One year later he entered Chippewa township, living for twelve months near what is now known as the Dunlap school district. In 1799 he removed to the farm of which he became owner, and which is yet occupied by his grandchildren. It is located on the south side of the township, near Brady's Run. Here he resided until his death, Aug. 17, 1838. He held the office of justice of the peace for nineteen consecutive years immediately preceding his decease, and was during the latter part of his life an elder in the Associate Presbyterian Church of Darlington, and afterward in the Four Mile Church. He left four sons and two daughters: William, Joseph C, John S., Margaret, Mary O. and David. All lived, and are identified with the history of Chippewa township. William was a soldier in the war of 1812; Joseph C. was a coroner of the county one term, about 1828; Jokn S. was justice of the peace three years, holding the appointment at time of his death, he was also an elder in the Four Mile Church, and, later, of the United Presbyterian Church, of Beaver Falls; David died in childhood; Margaret became the wife of Joseph Niblock; Mary O. is yet residing, an unmarried lady, in Beaver. James Herron, an older and unmarried brother of Robert, served as a scout with Capt. Samuel Brady in the Beaver valley and elsewhere, and engaged in numerous hand- to-hand conflicts with the Indians, from which he had many remarkable escapes. He was present at St. Clair's defeat, Nov. 4, 1791; served during the war of 1812, and was present at the battle of New Orleans, under Gen. Jackson. The date of his death is not known John Herron, dairyman, Fallston, was born in Chippewa township, this county, April 29, 1824. His parents, William (a farmer) and Sarah (Alexander) Hen on, were of Irish origin. The mother was born in Mifiliu county, and the father in Alle- gheny county. Their grandparents came from Countj' Down, Ireland. John, who is the seventh in a family of fourteen children, was reared on a farm in Chippewa township and attended the schools of his native township. Early in life he learned the carpenter's trade and followed it for thirty years. He subsequently worked in a bucket factory at Fallston for a time, then l)oughtthe flouring mills at that place, and conducted them for seventeen years; he then sold out and embarked in his present business; he was married, in Brighton township, March 27, 1851, to Sarah Ann, daughter of David and Mary (Lawrence) Kennedj', of Irish descent, the father at one time a commissioner of Beaver county. j\Ir. and Mrs. Herron have had ten children, nine of whom are living: David K., now in Washington Territory; ]\Iary, wife of Henry jNIoore; William, emploj'ed in a kea: factory at Fallston; Frank, in a flouring mill here; Sarah, wife of William Moore; Walter and Elmer in the factory; Maggie J. and Clara. The mother

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Herron. Mr. and Mrs. Herron are members of the United Presbyterian Church, of which he has been deacon and trustee. In politics he is a Republican. Henry Hice. Judge Hice is of German parentage; his grandfather, Henry Hice, was one of the pioneers of the Legonier Valley, Indiana county, Pa., and among the earliest to till the soil of that region. He was twice married; William, a sonby the first union, born in 1793, in the above county, having in 1833 removed to Allegheny county, Pa., where he engaged in the pursuits of a farmer. He married Hannah Eachal, of Beaver county, and became a resident of Hopewell township, in that county, in 1828. His children were Mary Ann, Catherine, Eliza, Sarah, Hannah, William and Henry, of whom Mary A. and Catherine are deceased. Henry, of this number, was born in Hopewell township on the 24th of January, 1834, and with the exception of two years has spent his life in the county of his birth. After preliminary instruction at the common schools he received an academic education, and in 1857 began the study of law with the late Col. Richard P. Roberts, of Beaver. Immediately after his admission in June, 1859, he became associated with his preceptor as partner, and continued this relation until the death of the latter, at Gettysburg, during the late war, since which date Judge Hice has continued in the practice of his profession. During the interval between 1871 and 1877 he resided at Beaver Falls, but in the latter year returned to his former home, having been appointed judge of the courts of the 36th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, which office he held until January, 1885. when his practice was resumed. ^Vhile evincing a commendable interest in local and public affairs this is the only office he has accepted. Judge Hice was, on the 3d of April, 1860, married to Ruth Ann Ralston, granddaughter of John Roberts, of the same county, and has four children. Mrs. Hice died in 1872, and he afterward married, July 25, 1877, Mrs. Sarah H. Minis, daughter of Chief-Jus- tice Agnew. J. F. HiLLMAN, farmer, P. O. Rock Point, was boi"n in Allegheny county, Sept. 24, 1833. Frederick Hillman, his father, was born in Allegheny county, in 1801, removed to Beaver county in 1852, and purchased a farm of 130 acres. He was a well-to-do farmer, and died in 1861; his wife Hannah (Wiley) bore him three children, two of whom are living. J. F., the second one, was reared a farmer, and has always followed that business. He purchased, in 1878, the farm of 135 acres where he lives. Pie also owns a line farm in Lawrence county^. Mr. Hillman was married, in 1860, to Isabella, daughter of Samuel Blair, and they had four children: Ann Eliza (Mrs. Wilson), Marlha Jane (3Irs. Hoffman), William F. and Samuel (deceased). Mr. Hillman is a prosperous farmer,^ and has an extensive dairy. He is a member of the Presbyterian church; politically, he is a Republican Smiley Hites, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in South Beaver township, in 1818. His father, Anthony Hites, came from Germany, first locating in Washington county, and soon after coming to Beaver county he bought fifty acres of land. He married Hester, daughter of ISIoses Dillon, and Smiley is the youngest of their eight children. The father died at the age of fifty years. Smiley has always been a farmer. In 1852 he purchased his present farm of fifty acres, all of which is under cultivation. He was married, in 1845, to Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Veon, of this county, and they have had ten children, five of whom are living: Hiram, jNIilton, Anthony, Robert and Mary Josephine (Mrs. Neal). Mr. Hites now superintends the work on his farm, Robert, the youngest son, doing the work. Mr. Hites is a member of the Methodist church; in politics, a Democrat. Thomas Hogan, farmer and fruit grower, P. O. Beaver, was born in Ireland, in 1827, the eldest of the three children of Michael Hogan, who was a farmer in Ireland. He was reared on the farm in Ireland, and when eighteen years old came to America. After working on the railroad in Vermont and in Pittsburgh, he came, in 1857, to Beaver county, and was section boss on the railroad until 1870, since when he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm consists of seventy-three acres of land, where he now resides. He was married, in 1855, to Hanora, daughter of John Mullins. She is a native of Ireland. Their children are Anna, Mary, Hannah, John, Thomas, James 666 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. and Rettie. The family are ail members of the Catholic church. lu politics Mr. Hogan is a Democrat. William H. Hoon, tin, copper and sheet iron manufacturer, Beaver Falls, was born in Butler count}', Pa., Oct. 20, 1843, and is a son of James and Sarah (Bateman) Hoon. His paternal grandfather was Philip Hoon, of Easton, a pioneer of Beaver Falls; he removed to Mercer county and died there; he reared a family of twelve children: William, John, Samuel, Wesley, Stewart, Hiram, Eliza, Sophronia, James, Philip, Margaret and Mary. Of these, James was born in Beaver Falls in 1807. He wasa shoemaker, and worked at liis trade for many years at Zelienople, Butler county. He was justice of the peace there fifteen years, returned to Beaver Falls in 1872, and died there March 3, 1881. He had twelve cliildren: John W., Elizabeth, George W., David H., Thomas J., Sarah J., James M., Ellen, William H., Margaret A., Joseph S., and Charles A. William H. was reared in Butler county, learned his trade in Peeks- kill, N. Y., and established his present business in 1867. He has secured an extensive trade in this and adjoining counties. In 1863 he married Louisa, daughter of Captain Bennett Gilbert, of Peekskill, N. Y., by whom he has four children: W. Sherman, Lois P., Charles jM. and Franklin H. Mr. Hoon is a F. & A. M., and a member of the I. 0.0. F. and K. of P. Politically he is a Bepublican. Charles A. Hoon, grocer, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Zelienople, Butler county. Pa., Oct. 5, 1850, and is a son of James and Sarah (Bateman) Hoon. His paternal grandfather was Philip Hoon, a native of Eastern Pennsylvania and a pioneer of what is now Beaver Falls. He reared a family of twelve children, of whom James, father of our subject, was the ninth child and seventh son. He was a native of Beaver

Falls. In early manhood he moved to Butler county. Pa. , and was justice of the peace at Zelienople for tifteen years. He returned to Beaver Falls in 1872, where he died March 3, 1881. He had twelve children, of whom Charles A. is the youngest. Our subject was reared and educated in Butler county. He located in Beaver Falls in 1867, and worked as a tinsmith for twelve years. Oct. 16, 1879, he embarked in the grocery business in Beaver Falls, in which he has since successfully continued, being one of the leadinar grocers of the place. Oct. 6, 1874, he married Mary E. daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Morrison) Leslie, of Beaver Falls, and has two children, Carrie and Howard. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant church; in politics a Republican. Charles Hos.mer, D. D. S., Beaver Falls, is a native of Worcester, Mass., and a son of Benjamin G. and Maria (Stearns) Hosmer, of English-Irish descent. He came with his parents to Beaver Falls in 1869, and in 1874 began the study of dentistry with Dr. A. M. Whislcr, of New Brighton, with whom he remained two years. He passed the state board of examination in 1878. In 1876 he began the practice of his profession in Beaver Falls, where he. has since been located, and by his scientific skill has built up a large and lucrative practice, which is steadily increasing. When Dr. Hosmer located in Beaver Falls there were nine dentists there; now there are but five, of whom he is one of the principal, if not the leader in the profession. He believes in keeping up with the times, and has all the modern appliances used in his profession, including the new Richel Yulcauizer, for making artificial teeth in one-third less time than by any other process; and also extracts teeth without pain by any anaes- thetic desired. By strict attention to business, Dr. Hosmer has made many friends in Beaver Falls and vicinity, and is considered one of the leading practitioners in Western Pennsylvania. He is an active F. & A. M., member of the I. O. O. F. and Heptasophs; politically he is a Republican. J. V. PIouK, hatter, Beaver Falls, was born near Wurtemberg, Lawrence county. Pa., Feb. 20, 1858, and is a son of John C. and Elizabeth (Butler) Houk, who settled in New Brighton in 1867, where they now reside. Mr. Houk was reared and educated in New Brighton from twelve years of age. In 1874 he entered the store of E. Auten- reith as clerk, where he remained four years; then went to Allegheny City and entered the store of E. Semple, where he served in the same capacity until 1880. He then returned to Beaver county, and for four years was clerk in the store of Blumenthal & Co. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE, 667

Jan. 20, 1887, Mr. Houk embarked in his present business, and though established but a short time, he has a large and constantly increasing trade. J. T. HowAKTH, proprietor of billiard parlors, Beaver Falls, was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, July 29, 1858. His parents James and Martha (Holland) Howarth, came to America in 1859 and located in Fallston, this county. Our subject was reared and educated in Beaver county, and for eight years was in the employ of the Western File Works. He has been engaged in his present -business four years in Beaver Falls, opening the elegant parlors he now occupies Sept. 1, 1887. Henry F. Howe, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Fallston Feb. 24, 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Belle (Williams) Howe. His paternal grandfather, John Howe, a native of England and a bricklayer by trade, settled in Beaver Falls in 1830; he had six children: Joseph, Margaret (Mrs. William Horner), Ellis, Jane (Mrs. John Douthitt), Richard aid Ann (Mrs. James Scolitld). Joseph Howe was also a bricklayer, and for many years a resident of Fallston and Bridgewater. He erected many of the early brick buildings of Beaver Falls and New Brighton. His children were Henry F., John, Carrie (Mrs. Henry F. William.s) and Joseph. Henry F. was reared in Fallston, and learned the bricklayer's trade in Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked as a journeyman until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion, when June 7, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, 6th O. V. I.; was promoted to sergeant and honorably discharged June 22, 1864. In 1866 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since followed his trade. In 1867 he became a contractor and builder, and in 1870 became associated with J. L. Harbison, under the iirm name of Howe tt Harbison. He married Sarah J., daughter of Adam Frazier, and has three children: Charles ^Y ., Richard C. and Eliza- beth. Mr. Howe is a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, the I. O. O. F., G. A. R., A. O. U. W, and Veterans' Legion. Politically he is a Democrat. Jason Hoyt, farmer and fruitgrower, P. O. Industry, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, April 18. 1835, son of John and Sophia (Stevens) Hoyt. Mrs. Hoyt's father was a native of Maryland, where she also was born, and where her grandfather and great-grandfather were slaveholders. Thomas Hoyt, the paternal grandfather of Jason, was a native of Lancaster county. Pa., and moved from there to Beaver county about 1790. He married Mary Fitzsimmons. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoyt had thirteen children, three of whom survive: Caroline, Jason and Jasper Jason was educated in the common schools, and since 1864 has resided on his present farm of seventy acres, where he makes a specialty of growing small fruits. He was married in 1862 to Lizzie, daughter of Nicholas and Isabel (Jamison) Beighey, and by her had seven children, four now living: Franklin, in Kansas; AVilliam, in Humboldt county, Cal.; Marshall and Flora, at home. Those deceased are Ella, Lizzie and Freeman (latter died in infancy). Mr. Hoyt has held several township offices, among them those of supervisor, school director and assessor. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, present pastor. Rev. Fulton. John Hulmes, coal merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Lancashire, England, March 31, 1829, and is a son of John and Anna (Mort) Hulmes. He came to America in 1869 and located in Beaver Falls, where he began work as a coal miner in the mines of H. C. Patterson. He shortly afterward opened a coal bank for White & Shoemaker, which he operated for them until 1873, when he became sole proprietor and operated on his own account seven years, mining on an average 15,000 bushels per year. He opened since three coal banks in Beaver Falls borough, which he sold in 1884. Mr. Hulmes came to Beaver Falls without a dollar, but by energy and perseverance has accumulated a competence. He has made fifteen voyages across the Atlantic, six since 1869. His mother came to this country in 1880, aged eighty j'ears, and is now a resident of Beaver Falls. His father was killed in England, in a coal pit, Aug. 30, 1873. Mr. Hulmes is a member of the Episcopal Church; was elected a member of the Board of Education in November, 1886; politically he is a Republican.

J. Weston Hum, proprietor of the St. Cloud hotel, Bridgewater, was born Feb. 9, 1865, a son of J. W. and Margaret (Briggs)Hum. The mother was born in Massachu- 668 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. setts. The father was born in Ohio, and was alone in the world from the time he was-- ten years old. He came to Beaver county and soon found steady employment on a steamboat. He learned the carpenter's trade and was employed at that work on the- boat for ten years, following the Ohio until 1849. He then commenced to sell lightning rods, and met with great success. He was the principal mover in forming the North American Lightning Rod Company, at Philadelphia, in 1851. This company, which consists of four members, does all the manufacturing of lightning rods in the country. Our subject's father has full charge of the department at Pittsburgh, where he has carried on business for many years. He was married in Beaver county, and has five sons and two daughters. J. Weston, the fourth child, was reared in Bridgewater.. At the age of fourteen he began to learn the blacksmith's trade, serving a regular apprenticeship, but has never worked at the trade since. He went on the road as foreman of a gang of men in his father's employ in the lightning rod business. In 1887 he bought the St. Cloud hotel. Mr. Hum was married, Dec. 29, 1885, to Tillie, daughter of John Hindman, a prominent farmer of Beaver countj', and they have one child^ Ed. In politics Mr. Hum is a Democrat. He is a prominent member of the Bridge- water Fishing Club. F. C. Hum is the fifth of the seven children of J. W. and Margaret (Briggs) Hum. The former was a native of Ohio, and the latter of Massachusetts. He was born on the 9th of January, 1867, and was reared in Beaver county, where he attended school. He subsequently attended the Beaver High School, then Iron City College, where he graduated in 1885. He is employed as a bookkeper in the city of Pittsburgh, but still makes his home in Beaver county. William C. Hunter, farmer and stock grower, P. O. Beaver, was born in Brighton township, this county, July 14, 1831. His parents, William and Mary (Givan) Hunter,, were natives of Ireland. The father was a farmer and one of the early settlers in Brighton township. He was an orderly sergeant in the war of 1812. William C, the fifth often children and the eldest son, was reared on the farm and attended the common schools. His grandfather, John Hunter, Sr., came to Brighton township about 1800. Our subject has made farming his business, and has only been off the farm five years, when he lived in Bridgewater. He is the owner of 100 acres of land, where he now resides. He was- married, in 1860, to Mira, daughter of Joseph ]\[oorhead. and born in this county. They have one child, Edna Dell. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the Presbyterian church, in which he is ruling elder. In politics he is a Republican, and has been school director and county auditor. John G. Hunter, merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Brighton township, this county, June 18, 1838, and is a son of William and Mary (Given) Hunter. His paternal grandfather was John Hunter, a native of County Down, Ireland, who settled in Ohio township, this county, in 1803, where he lived and died. He had a family of nine children. William, after his marriage, settled in Brighton township, this county^ engaged in farming, and resided there until his death. His children were Nancy, Jane,

Maria, Lucinda, William C, John G. , Thomas B. and Margaret. John G. was reared in Brighton township and resided there until 1869, when he located in Beaver Falls and embarked in the mercantile business, which he has since successfully conducted. July 2, 1863, he married Sarah M., daughter of Joseph and Martha (.Johnson) Lawrence, of South Beaver township, this county, and has two children living: Joseph L., a clergyman of the Presbyterian church, and John R. j\Ir. Hunter is a member of the Presby- terian church, the Royal Arcanum and A. O. U. W., and is a staunch Prohibitionist. Thomas B. Hunter, farmer and stock-grower, P. O. Beaver, was born on the farm which he now owns in Brighton, March 22, 1836, and is a son of William and Mary (Given) Hunter. His father was a farmer, and spent most of his life on the farm where Thomas B. now resides. Our subject was reared in Brighton township, attending the common schools. He has made farming his business, and is the owner of 150 acres of land. He was mariied in 1869, to Sarah J., daughter of John and Mary Ann (Laugh- Ian) Johnston, and they have five children: John C, William P., Mary A., Jennie BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. QCjd'

Maud and Pearl, They are members of the Presbyterian cliurch. Mr. Hunter is a Republican in politics, and has held most of the township offices, he was elected county commissioner in 1887. He enlisted in Company I, I40tli Pennsylvania V. I., and became a non-commissioned officer; was in thirty-one regular battles, including Gettysburg, Spottsylvania, Chancellorsville and the battle of the Wilderness, and was wounded at Petersburg. He is a member of the G. A. R. Chatiles B. Hurst, late insurance agent, had an office at Beaver and one at Roch- ester, Pa. He was born in England, and wâs a son of William and Amelia (Parsons) Hurst. His father, who was a merchant, came to America in 1839 and settled in Beaver county, where he spent the remainder of his life. Charles B., the eldest of seven children, was reared in Bridgewater and attended boarding schools. His first employment was as a clerk in the forwarding commission office at Rochester, where he remained until 1862 when he obtained a position as clerk of a steamboat. He was on the water in different capacities for twenty-one years, the last eight years as captain of a steamboat. In 1862, he embarked in the insurance business in which he successfully engaged till his death He represented some of the oldest and best known companies in the world, such as the Êtna and Phoenix, of Hartford, the Royal, of London, and many others. His residence was at Rochester, where he died Nov. 19, 1887. He was married at Roches- ter, in May, 1850, to Anna M., daughter of John S. and Mary (Lyons) Darragh. Her grandfather Lyons was captured by the Indians, and was kept in captivity for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst had seven children: Charles, w^ho is now in the insurance business and has an office at Rochester; William; Mary, wife of John Moulds; Henry and Alfred, living, and John and Robert, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst were members of the Episcopal church, of the vestry of which he had been a member. In politics he was a Democrat, and served as a member of the council in Rochester. Lie was a member of the I. O. O. F. , of the K. of P. and was a Sir Knight Templar. Alfred C. Hurst. ^Villiam Hurst, the father of the subject of this biographical sketch, born Nov. ^7, 1804, emigrated from England in 1840, and located in Bridge- water, Beaver county. Here he established himself as a merchant, and until his death in 1879 was a resident of the place. He married, Dec. 18, 1828, Amelia Parsons, born Aug. 11, 1807, who resided in the suburbs of London, England, and had children: Charles B., John P., Amelia P. (Mrs. John Blake), Alfred C, Ellen (deceased), Henry (who was killed during the civil war at the battle of Fair Oaks), N. Fetterman, and Sarah F. Mrs. Hurst still resides in Bridgewater, and in her eightieth year enjoys excep- tional health. Alfred C. Hurst was born Feb. 3, 1838, at Kingswood Hill, near Bris- tol, England, and came with his parents to America at the age of four years. His whole life since that event has been passed in Bridgewater, where he first attended the common schools of the place, and finished his education at Coulter's Academy, Richmond, Ohio. His first business experience was in connection with a clerkship on the sleameis " Con- voy "and " Rocket," plying between Pittsburgh and other points on the Ohio river. Later he entered his father's store, of which he in 1863 became sole proprietor, and has since that time been extensively engaged in the retail dry goods and carpet trade. He is largely identified with the interests of the county of his residence, and is director of the First National Banks of Rochester and of Beaver, director of the Rochester Pottery Company, limited; of the Union Street Railway Company; president of the Equitable Building and Loan Association Number Two; director of the Equitable Building and Loan Association Number One; and of the Bridgewater Building Association. Mr. Hurst was married, Oct. 23, 1867, to ]Mary O., daughter of David Greer, of Pittsburgh, and their children were Vida, Alfred C. , Jr., Frank L., Cory May (deceased), Harry H., OHver, Eugene, Lawrence B. and William R. Mr. Hurst has been for several years- school director and councilman, and since 1875 treasurer of the school board of Bridge- wâter. He is an active JNIason and member of Rochester Lodge No. 229 of that order and of Eureka Chapter No. 167, of Rochester. James Milton Imbrie, son of Rev. David Imbrie, was born near Greersburg, Beaver county, March 9, 1816. His ^grandfather, James Imbrie, was a native of Glasgow, 37 6Y0 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Scotland, and emigrated to America about 1760, landing in New York. There lie remained several years ; was married and engaged in business as a merchant in New York and Philadelphia. During the revolutionary war he was arrested by British spies or officers for having an American gun or rifle among his stock of goods' and was imprisoned. His wife appealed to Gen. Howe, whose sympathies she won, and obtained her husband's release. In 1787 he returned to his native country, Scot- land, and there remained about ten years. He returned to America and located in Philadelphia, where he was engaged in commercial trade. He was then quite wealthy,

but the less of some vessels at sea injured his fortune ; fortunately, however, he had money enough left to continue business. Not being able to compete successfully with others after his losses, he sold out and removed to Faj-ette county. Pa., and from there to Frankfort Springs, Beaver county, where he engaged in business as a drover. He died at the age of sevent}^ years, leaving a family of fourteen children. Three of his sons settled in Beaver county, where some of their descendants still remain. David, his eldest son, was born in New York in 1777, and received a classical education at Glasgow University. He studied theology under Dr. John Anderson, of Frankfort Springs, and was licensed by the Associate church when twenty-seven years of age. In 1805 he settled in Big Beaver township, then a thinh' settled region, covered with dense

forests, near the town of Greerslmrg ( now Darlington ), and here, for forty years, was engaged in the work of the ministry. He married Jane Reed, daughter of David Reed, of Cannonsburgh, Washington county. Pa. He had three sons and four daughters. On the 12ih of June, 1842, while on his way to church, he had a stroke of apoplexy, of which he died, aged sixty-five years. James Milton, the youngest son, was born on the farm where he now resides, and, with the exception of three years, has always lived there. He received his education at the Greersburg Academy. Mr. Imbrie has a farm of 100 acres, where he resides, the greater part of which he cleared with his own hands. also one in Darlington township. He has been very successful as a farmer He owns ; starting with nothing, he has by industry and economy accumulated a farmer's fortune. His farms are always kept in good repair. For a number of years he has been engaged in wool growing, and so successful has he been in this, that his wool is known far and near to be the best grown in that section of country. He married Clarinda, daughter of Samuel Jackson, of Darlington, and he has three children, one daughter and two sons. He gave his family a good education, his sons being both graduates of Washington and Jefferson college. The youngest son, Addison M., is an attorney at law, a partner of the firm of Marshalls (t Imbrie, counselors at law, Pittsburgh, Pa. The other, William J., is at home assisting his father keeping up the farms and taking care of the sheep. Both sons have the industrious habits of their father, and are well respected by their neighbors. Mr. Imbrie is now in his seventy-second j'ear, and enjoys good health. He is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; in politics a Republican. R. S. Imbrie, real estate and insurance agent, Beaver, was born in Big Beaver township, this county, Aug. 12, 1831, and is a son of John and Nancy (Rankin) Imbrie, natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch descent, former of whom was a farmer and tanner. John Imbrie's family consisted of ten children, six of whom are living, R. S. being the third. Our subject was reared in Big Beaver township, on the farm, and attended the Darlington Academy, his earliest life being spent in agricultural pursuits. He subsequently taught school, and afterwards embarked in mercantile business in Frank- lin county. Pa. In 1861 he removed to Darlington, where he remained until 1865, when he came to Beaver, where he has since resided. The first twelve years spent in Beaver he was engaged in the sewing machine business, most of the time as a general agent. In this he met with financial success, starting in 1865, when the profits to agents were almost as much as the price of a machine now. He was married in Beaver county in 1859, to Nannie E., daughter of William Scott, and of Scotch-Irish descent. She is a sister of John M. Scott, clerk of the courts of Beaver county. Mr. and Mrs. Imbrie's children are J. Maurice, Nannie S., Nettie, Mabel, Grace and Jessie. They are mem- bei's of the United Presbyterian church. Mr. Imbrie has been an elder and assistant BIOGRAPHIES—"WEST SIDE. 671

'Sabbath-school superintendent; is now teacher of the Bible class, and is at present superintendent of the Sunday-school in the U. P. church. He is a Republican. John W. Inman, merchant, Cannelton, was born in this county in 1840. His grandfather, Henry Inman, came from east of the Allegheny mountains, and was one of the first to settle west of the Ohio river. He died at the age of ninety years. He had three sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Abraham, married Elizabeth Thatcher, and by her had seven children, of whom John W. is the eldest son. Abraham was reared to agricultural pursuits, was a cabinet maker by trade, and afterward a farmer. He died on his farm of 175 acres near the headwaters of Brady's run, aged seventy-six years. John W. was reared on the home farm, and remained there until twenty-two years of age. He was married in 1862 to Hannah Y., daughter of William Edwards, and they have seven children : William 6., Elizabeth, Clyde Maud, William Henry, Harrie, Ray- mond and Leland. Mr. Inman learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for thirty-two years. Since 1885 he has been a merchant at Cannelton, where he is also postmaster. He is a member of the Baptist church; politically a Democrat. Nelson Inman, carpenter and painter, Fallston, was born in Chippewa township. His parents, Abraham and Elizabeth (Thacker) Inman, were natives of Beaver county and of English and German origin . The father and grandfather were farmers, the latter a soldier in the war of 1812 in Captain Henry's Company. The family were among the earliest settlers of Beaver county, and were here when the Indians were numerous in the vicinity. Our subject's uncle was killed by the Indians in that township. Nelson, who is the sixth in a family of eight children, wa3 reared in Chippewa township, and early in life learned the carpenter's trade, afterward taking up painting. He now w^orks at both trades and resides in the borough of Fallston, where he has a neat and substantial residence. In 1861 he enlisted in the 134th Regiment P. V., in Company I. He was in several battles, among them being Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Autietam, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. Returning home he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and engaged in drilling wells for six years. For five years he was at Burning Springs, W. Va. Returning to Beaver countj^he followed farming for a time, and since 1872 has worked at his trade. He was married, in 1867, to Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Ayers) Small. 3Ir. Inman is a

Democrat in politics and has served as school director . He is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and encampment. Jonx D. Irons, sheriff, Beaver, was born in Hopewell township, this county, Feb. 21, 1840, and is a son of William and Hannah (Dickson) Irons, natives of Lowellville, Ohio, and of Scotch Irish descent. The father was born in 1814, is a farmer, and resides in Hopewell township. The grandfather, Solomon Irons, came to Beaver county in 1807, and settled in Hopewell township. He was also a tiller of the soil. John D., the second in the family, was reared on the farm, received his education in the district school, and chose agriculture as his occupation. Aug. 17, 1862, he enlisted in Com- pany A, Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving as commissary sergeant and sergeant-major for several mouths; was in the battle of Gettysburg, and served until the close of the war. On his return home he resumed farming, which he continued until 1884, when he was elected sheriff of Beaver county, which office he still holds. He was married, in 1861, to Josephine H., daughter of George and Eliza Ann (Harper) Nevin, who are of Scotch- Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Irons have four children: Eva, Georgia M., William H. and Samuel C. The family are members of the United Presbyterian church. Mr.

Irons is a comrade in the G. A. R. ; in politics he is a Republican. William J. Jackson, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Moon township, April 9, 1851, and is a son of Thomas and Melinda (Alcorn) Jackson. His paternal grandfather, James Jackson, a native of Ireland, settled in Industry township about 1810. He was a farmer by occupation and served in the war of 1812. He resided in North Sewickley township for several years, and died there at the age of eighty- two. His children were Robert, James, Thomas, Orville, Sharp and Margaret J. Mr. Jackson's maternal grandfather, William Alcorn, was a farmer of Moon township. 672 HISTOKY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Thomas Jackson is a farmer, and resides in Moon township. His children are William J., Lizzie, John O. and Thomas S. AVilliam J. was reared in Moon township, learned the carpenter's trade, and located in Beaver Falls in 1879, where he worked at his trade until 1883, when he commenced his present business. In 1875 he married Maggie E., daughter of James and Nellie (Nelson) Stone, of Slipperyrock township, Lawrence county. Pa., and they have four children: Lizzie L., Maggie V. , Robert S. and Mary

Adell. Mr. Jackson is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; in politics a Democrat. John S. Jackson, physician, Beaver Falls, was born in North Sewickley township, April 15, 1853, and is a son of James and Esther (Aiken) Jackson. His paternal grandfather was James Jackson, a farmer of North Sewickley township, and a son of James Jackson, a pioneer of that township. Mr. Jackson's mother was a native of Ireland, her father being one of the early settlers of North Sewickley. John S. was educated in the North Sewickley Academy, and Mt. Union College, Ohio. He began the study of medicine in 1879 with Dr. Joseph Rhodes, of Lawrence county, Pa., entered the medical department of the Baltimore University in 1883, and was graduated in 1886. He passed examination the same year at Jefferson Medical College and located in Beaver Falls, where he began the practice of his profession. Though but recently established, ne has a large practice. He was married, May 12, 1887, to Zelie, daughter of Henry Mentz, of Zelienople, Butler county. Pa. Mr. Jackson is a member of the I. 0.0. F. David Johnson, county commissioner, Fallston, was born in Butler county. Pa., April 26, 1819, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Shanor) Johnson, former born in Maryland and latter in Pennsylvania. The father came to Beaver county in 1826. He was a manufacturer and dealer in sawed lumber in Fallston. David is the fourth in a family of eight children. He attended school in his native town and in Fallston, and also John English's select school in Beaver. Early in life he entered a saw-mill and worked from 1833 until 1844; then went into a bucket shop at Fallston as foreman and continued until 1866, from which year till 1882 he was foreman for Miner & Co.'s sawmill at Fallston, and then was elected county commissioner, which office he has since held. He has been a member of the Republican party since its inception; served as justice of the peace six years, has been school director and a member of the council of Fallston. Mr. Johnson was married, Dec. 23, 1843, to a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Covert, which union has been blessed with the following named children: Jacob M,; Sarah J., wife of J. H. Dean, of Ohio; Rufus P.; Thomas F.; Lydia E., wife of J. S. Mitchell, of Beaver Falls; Charles F.; George Albert; D. R., now in the government printing office at Washington, D. C; H. W., in Ohio; Mary Ida, the wife of John W. Pontifract, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Edwin L. There has been as yet no death in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is class leader. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has been through all the chairs, and served as district deputy to the Grand Lodge . He is the oldest member of Lodge 450. Andrew Johnson, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in 1824, in the township of South Beaver. Among the earliest settlers of South Beaver township was Andrew Johnson, who came from Westmoreland county. Pa., in 1790. He was extensively engaged in farming and the purchase and sale of land, having at one time 1,000 acres. He married a Calgore, who bore him ten children. He died in 1849, having lived to a ripe old age. Francis, the fourth child born to Andrew and his wife, died in 1840, aged forty-seven, and his wife in 1879, aged seventy-one. Andrew, our subject, was reared on the farm purchased by his grandfather, and has always been a farmer . He purchased his present home in 1850, consisting of 114 acres. He was married, in 1861, to Ruth Newill, daughter of John and Sarah Newill, of Ohio, and they have had four children: Llewellyn (deceased), Estella, Ora N. and Minerva. Mr. Johnson has been successful in his chosen occupation, having one of the finest homes in South Beaver township. He is a Democrat. Capt. James H. Johnson, miller, P. O. Ohioville, was born near Ohioville, Beaver county, Pa., Sept. 26, 1840, the fourth of seven children of Matthew and Elizabeth BIOGKAPHIES WEST SIDE. 673

(Laiiglilin) Johnson. His father, a son of James Johnson, who was a native of Penn- sylvania and one of the earlj' settlers of this county, was born in this county, in 1806, where he followed farming and for several years was engaged in shipbuilding. His mother was a native of Lancaster, Pa., born in 1810. Matthew Johnson was the second eldest of a family of three sons and three daughters, of whom two, Rebecca and John, live in Ohio township, Beaver county; Ann and Samuel live at Meadville, Pa.; Eliza is deceased. He died in 1879; his widow is still living. The subject of this sketch spent his youth and school days in Ohio township, and at the age of nineteen went to Jackson county, Ind., where he taught school until April 18, 1861, at which time he enlisted in Company H, 6th Regiment Indiana Infantry, and was at once engaged in the battles of

Laurel Hill and Carrick's Ford, W. Va. ; was discharged Aug. 13, and re-enlisted Oct. 7, 1861, in Company K, 50th Regiment Indiana Infantry. Aug. 20, 1862, he was taken prisoner by Gen. Morgan at Gallatin, Tenn.; was exchanged in November, and sent to Jackson, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862, he was in the battle of Parker's Cross Roads. In June, 1863, he was promoted to second lieutenant, and soon after was sent to Helena, Ark., and placed in the Seventh Army Corps under Maj.-Gen. Fred Steele. On the 10th of September, 1863, this corps captured Little Rock, Ark., and soon after went into winter quarters at Louisburg. In the spring of 1864 he was in the Red River campaign, and for twenty days, from April 1st, they fought nearly every day; April 26th they made a retreat from Camden, Ark., but were overtaken, and fought the battle of Jenkin's Ferry, where Brig. -Gen. S. A. Rice, the captain of Company K, Richard McCowick and our subject, were among the many wovmded. The captain returned home and Mr. Johnson remained in charge of the company although unfit to be on duty. Notwith- standing their condition and limited supply of food they began the march to Little Rock, and were seven days without food. In December, 1864, Mr. Johnson was promoted to captain and assigned to Company C, oOtli Regiment Ind. Veterans; afterward went to New Orleans, crossed the Gulf of Mexico, and on March 27, 1865, to April 9, fought day and night at the siege of Spanish Fort, Ala. In May, 1865, at Montgom- ery, Ala., the regiment was consolidated with the 52d Regiment of Veterans: discharged Sept. 10 at Montgomery, Ala., and mustered out Sept. 19, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind., making a service of over four years and two months, when our subject returned to Beaver county. In the fall of 1869 he went to Mason county, W. Va., where he taught school until the fall of 1879, when he returned to Ohio township, and erected a saw and grist mill, which he has since operated. He is also proprietor of the Gas-Light Poultry Yards, where he is engaged in breeding high classed poultry. While in West Virginia, about 1876, he was licensed to preach by the Mission Baptist church, of which he and his wife are members. In May, 1871, he returned to Indiana and married Mary Storey, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Brewer) Storey, born Feb. 19, 1853. Three children resulted from this union: Elizabeth Jane, Olivia Ann and Charles Matthew, all at home. ]Mr. Johnson has been elected by the Republican party to the oflBces of assessor, constable and collector, and now holds the last named offices. F. A. JuDD, teacher, Darlington, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1849, and is a son of Albert S. and Jennette Pope Judd; his ancestors were of Scotch origin. He was educated at the Rectory school, Camden, Conn., and at Clark's Academy, Canan- daigua, N. Y. He was married, in 1870, to Alice, daughter of Thomas C. Floyd, of Cleveland, Ohio, and their children were Albert F., William P., Thomas E. (deceased), Howard L. and Louisa J. Mr. Judd began the study of law with Hon. W. C. McFar- land, of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1867, and was admitted to the bar in 1870. He came to Beaver county in 1872; he has taught in the public schools eight terms. From 1884 to 1886 he was assistant teacher in the academy, and in December of the latter year he was elected principal. He is a member of the Presbyterian church; in political preference a Republican. Jacob Keller, glass mould maker, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, July 15, 1850, and is a son of Jacob and Dora (Ammon) Keller, who came from Germany in 1848, and settled in Pittsburgh. Jacob was reared in that city, and served an appren- ;

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ticeship of four years (1865-1869) at his trade with Andrew Thompson, after which he worker! for McKee Bros., for ten years. In 1879 he located in Beaver Falle, and became one of the founders of the (Cooperative Flint Glass Company, where he has since been employed. In 1874 he married Minnie, daughter of John Heil, of Pittsburgh, by whom he has four children: William, Lillie, Florence and Albert. He is a member of the board of directors of the Cooperative Flint Glass AVorks Company; politically he is a Democrat.

R. S. Kennedy, editor of the Star, Beaver, was born in this county April 7, 1841, a son of William A. and Rosa (Shannon) Kennedy, natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent. His father, who is a prominent farmer residing in Independence township, this county, had one son and one daughter, R. S. being the eldest. Our subject was reared on the farm in Independence township, and attended the common schools and Beaver Academy. He studied medicine, graduated from Jeflfersoa Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1856, and was engaged in the practice of his profession in Beaver county for ten years. Afterward he carried on the drug business in New BrightoQ for one year, ami Oct. 5, 1877, he engaged in his present business, in which he has been very successful. April 7, 1874, he was married to Mary A., daughter of David Patton, of English descent, and two children have been born to them: Owen, and Ola. Mrs. Kennedy is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics Mr. Kennedy is a Democrat. William W. Kerr, bookkeeper, Beaver Falls, was born in Freedom, this county, June 23, 1883, and is a son of Thomas G. and Grizzy H. (McCurdy) Kerr. His paternal grandfather was Nathaniel Kerr, of Scotch-Irish descent, a soldier of the war of 1812 and a pioneer farmer of this county; he reared a family of three children: Thomas G., Mary A. (Mrs. Thomas Crooks), and Nathaniel P. Of these Thomas G., a blacksmith by trade, lived and died in this county. He had three children who grew^ to maturity:

William , W . Rev. Nathaniel P. and Mary (Mrs. George McCaskey). The maternal grandfather of our subject was William McCurdy, a pioneer of Brighton township, this county. William W. was reared and educated in Freedom, where he learned the trade of ship carpenter, which he followed from 1849 until 1877. Since then he has been a bookkeeper. He located in 1886 in Beaver Falls, where he has since resided. In 1856 he married Nancy J., daughter of Thomas and Abigail Devenney, of New Brighton, this county, and by her has four children: Thomas C, Olive S., Mary M. and Myra E. Mr. Kerr is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church; he is a F. & A. M. in politics a Republican. John Kirkpatrick, farmer and stock grower, was born on the farm where he now resides, in Brighton township, Oct. 20, 1838, and is a son of Alexander and Jenney (Noss) Kirkpatrick, former a native of Countv Antrim, Ireland, latter of Pennsylvania. Alexander Kirkpatrick commenced farming in 1823, when he first came from Ireland, in Maryland, and the next year moved to Beaver county. In early life he studied engineering and surveying. He was married in 1833 in Beaver county, and died in 1838, three months before John was born. John attended the common schools, and chose farming for his occupation. In early life he taught school for three winters. His sisters, Eliza J., and Mary, are both at home and attend to keeping the house. ]Mr. Kirk- patrick is a Republican; he has been constable and assessor five years, and township treasurer and clerk nine years. Jacob Klkin, dealer in flour, feed, and farming implements, Beaver Falls, was born in Marion township, Beaver county, March 9, 1860, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Blinn) Klein, natives of Germany, and residents of Beaver county for over thirty years. They now reside in Pulaski township and have three children: Jacob, Charles, and Mary. Jacob came to Beaver Falls in 1884, and engaged in butchering one year. In 1885 he embarked in his present business, and is having a large and successful trade. In February, 1886, he married Annie, daughter of Conrad Zahn, of Pulaski, and has one child, Charles Theodore. Mr. Klein is a member of the Junior Order United Amer- ican Mechanics; politically he is a Democrat. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE, 675

Amos Knight, farmer, P. O. Industry, was born on tlie farm where he now resides, Feb. 15, 1828, and is a son of David and Elizabeth (Mason) Knight, natives of Pennsyl- vania, former of whom was a sou of John Knight, of German descent. Mrs. Elizabeth Knight's father, George Mason, was a native of Pennsylvania, and he and John Knight were among the first settlers of Beaver county. David and Elizabeth Knight had thirteen children, six of whom yet survive: Louis (in Industry township), Amos, Emanuel, Cynthia, Elmira and Elizabeth. Amos was married April 30, 1863, to Matilda, daughter of Michael and Ella Mason, and they have had five children, three now living: Thomas J., David J., and Mary V., all at home. Mr. Knight was educated in the common schools of his native township, and has been a successful farmer. He owns 173 acres of well-improved land. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Knight is a member of the United Brethren church. Martin L. Kkight, superintendent of schools, Beaver Falls, was born in Industry township Sept. 23, 1837. and is a son of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewing) Knight, former a native of Adams county, and latter of Huntingdon county. Pa. His paternal grandfather was John Knight" who settled in Industry (then Ohio) township in 1809. His children were Mary (Mrs. Archibald Seabrooks), Jacob, John, Daniel, Richard, David, Catherine (Mrs. Charles Bevington), Elizabeth (Mrs. Samuel Biddle), Susan (Mrs. John McLaughlin) and Rebecca (Mrs. Simeon Mason). Mr Knight's maternal grandfather, Samuel Ewing, a native of Ireland, settled in Industry (then Ohio) township in 1803. Richard Knight was a pioneer of Industry township, where he resided until his death in 1868. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. His wife died in 1879 at Beaver Falls. The children who grew to maturity were Nancy (Mrs. George Rich), Maria (Mrs. James Alcorn), Lucinda (Mrs. Mason Bevington) and Martin L. The latter was educated in the public and select schools of his native town and Beaver Academy. From 1856 until 1863 he taught in common schools, and in 1863 was elected principal of the Bridgewater public school, remaining one year. From 1867 until 1873 he taught in the graded school of Industry township,, and in 1873 was elected county superintendent of schools for a term of three years. In August, 1877, he located in Beaver Falls, where he has been principal of the public schools until the present time (1888). In 1881 he was elected borough superintendent of schools for a term of three years; re-elected in 1884, and again in 1887. Mr. Knight was married Oct. 1, 1863, to Virginia C, daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Fawcett) Gardner, of Industry township, and by her he has two children: Lulu N. and Byrd C. Mr. Knight was one of the projectors of the Beaver Valley Street Railway Company, of which he has been President since Sept. 17, 1884. John Koessler, blacksmith, Beaver Falls, was born in France, March 23, 1841, and is a son of John and Catherine Koessler, who came to America in 1844 and settled in Pittsburgh, where John was reared and learned his trade. He has worked in a glass house since he was ten years of age, with the exception of three years that he was in the army. He enlisted in 1861, in Co. L., P. V. I. under Col. Gary, being afterward transferred to the 147th P. V., and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his service. In 1879 he located in Beaver Falls, and was one of the organizers of the Co- operative Glass Company, in which he has since been interested as a stockholder, and served one year on the board of directors. His wife was Elizabeth, a daughter of Frank Pates of Pittsburgh, by whom he has five sons: John, Edward, George, Henry, and Frank. Mr. Koessler is a member of the Catholic church; in politics he is independent. Lawrence Konkel and his brother Michael Konkel settled in South Beaver township, Beaver county, in the year 1797, on a400 acre tract of land, and divided it between them equally. They came from Westmoreland county, Pa., and were of German descent. A family of children were born to Michael, among the eldest being John, a farmer, who married Mary, daughter of John Cline, of Ohio. Eleven children were born to this couple, Michael being among the youngest. John died in 1862, aged sixty-seven years. Michael was born and reared on the farm he now owns, and contains 165 acres, nearly 676 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. all of which is under cultivation. He received a common-school education. In 1853 he married ^Margaret, daughter of Andrew Ferney, of Ohio, and three children were born to them, one only surviving, J. E., who was born on his grandfather's farm and has always lived there. He was married in 1879 to Miss M. E. Badders, daughter of George Badders, of this county, and has one child, William H. Michael has always taken a special interest in farming, but has given way to his son, J. E., who successfully superintends the work. He is a member of the Presbyterian church. Philip Kuckekt, glass packer, Beaver Falls, was born in Germany May 1, 1843, and is a son of Peter and Kate Kuckert, who came to America in 1846 and settled in Pittsburgh. Philip was reared in that city, came to Beaver Falls in 1879, and became one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, of which he is a stockholder, and where he has since been employed; his wife was Sarah, daughter of Lewis Wiegel, of Pittsburgh, and by her he has four children: Emma, Laura Albert and Charles. 3Ir. Kuckert is a member of the A. O. U. W; in politics he is a Republican. Henry Kurtz, iron moulder, Beaver Falls, was born in Germany March 9, 1850, and is a son of Adam and Anna (Bittner) Kurtz, also natives of Germany, who came to America in 1849, locating in Westmoreland county, and later moving to Allegheny county. Pa., where they now reside. Henry was reared and educated in Allegheny City, and learned his trade with Alexander Bradley, of Pittsburgh, where he served an apprenticeship of three years. Since 1869 he has worked as a journeyman in various sections of the country, in the meantime serving as manager of the A. F. Wolf Stove Foundry, Beaver Falls, three years, and manager of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, Stove Works eighteen months. He has been a resident of Beaver Falls since 1880, and is now in the employ of the Howard Stove Company as journeyman iron moulder. He is liberal in religious views, is a member of the Iron Moulder's Union, Royal Arcanum and Improved Order Red Men. In politics he is a Republican. General Abner Lacock. Concerning a once prominent man in Pennsylvania Charles Lauman, in his Biographical Annals of the Civil Oovernmcnt of the United States, says, in 1876; " Abner Lacock. Born in Virginia in 1770. Without the advantage of much early education, he raised himself by his talents to eminence as a legislator, statesman and civilian. He filled various public stations for a period of nearly forty years; was a representative in congress from Pennsylvania from 1811 to 1813, and United States Senator from 1813 to 1819. He died in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1837." This brief paragraph contains the germ of a biography rich with important les- sons and fraught with hopeful encouragement to the struggling genius of this, a more highly favored age. The subject of this sketch, known in his day as General Abner Lacock, was born on Cub Run, near Alexandria, Va., July 9, 1770, his father being English, his mother French. When Abner was quite young he removed with his father and settled upon a farm in Washington county, Pa., but in 1796 he became a citizen and one of the early settlers of what is now the town of Beaver. Sept. 19, 1796, he received from Governor Thomas Mifflin, a commission as justice of the peace for Pitt township, Allegheny county, and thus was the first justice in what afterward became Beaver county. The signal ability and natural justice, exhibited by him in this office, commended him to his fellow citizens, who, in 1801, elected him the first representative to the state legislature. This position he held until 1803, when he was, at the organization of the county, selected as one of the associate judges.* In this capacity he served but a year when his constituents calling him to serve them in the house of representatives of his adopted state for four consecutive sessions. In 1808 he was chosen to represent the counties of Allegheny, Beaver and Butler in the state senate, a position he filled with ability and credit and to the satisfaction of the people. But a higher sphere of usefulness was to open to him. Hon. William Henry in an able article on Gen. Abner Lacock, published in the Western Argus for April 19, 1837, says:

*The first court held in Beaver county, commencing Feb. 6, 1804, was held at the house of Abner Lacoclc, at that time one of the innkeepers of Beaver. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 677

" la 1810 the question of a war with Great Britain agitated tlie country in every quarter, and the strong feeling of indignation in the minds of the people against the usurpa- tions of that government, the repeated insults she had cast upon our flag, impressing our seamen, and crippling our commerce, brought many men of high character and talent into the national councils, and among them was Abner Lacock. The people of his district called him out as the War Candidate, and secured his election by a triumphant majority. His friends were not deceived in their expectations. In congress he took a bold stand for war measures, and in that period of gloom and despondency, stood firmly by the Democratic administration of James Madison in the noble effort to sustain the character and independence of the Republic, and the rights of our citizens. While in the house he took part in the proceedings on most questions of public- policy, and at all times showed forth with good effect the natural sound sense and statesmanlike views of his strong and vigorous mind. In that body he possessed great influence, and with the chief magistrate to an extraordinary degree. So honorably had he acquitted himself in the house, that in the spring of 1818, the legislature of Pennsylvania, with great unani- mity, elected him a senator of the United States, which station he filled with credit and ability for six years. During all this time, when not called from heme in the public service, with true Republican plainness, like Cincinnatus of old, he followed the plow, and tilled the soil with laborious assiduity, attending steadily to all the duties ofan American farmer; at the same time endeavoring by observation and extensive reading to make up for the want of an early education." General Lacock served in the National House of Representatives during the Twelfth Congress, and in the National Senate during the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses. His friendship for IMadison and Monroe was as strong as his dislike for Andrew Jackson was intense. During the closing year of his senatorial career he was a member of the committee which investigated General Jackson's conduct in the Semi- nole war, and was the author of the report w^hich severely criticised the hero of Orleans. It is said that General Jackson felt the rebuke so keenly that he declared he would, the first opportunity he had, cut Lacock's cars off. General Lacock tarried in Washington several days for the purpose of giving the irate Indian fighter an opportunity to execute his threat, but was not disturbed, being permitted to leave with his ears of natural size. General Lacock was a favorite with men of national character. On one occasion Henry Clay called him to occupy the speaker's chair during Ihe discussion of an important question, a worthy compliment to a "new member." When Mr. Clay was passing down the Ohio in 1847, he stopped at Beaver Point, where he made a brief address in which he stated that he had long known Beaver county through its representatives in Congress. Said he: " I remember well Abner Lacock, who stood shoulder to shoulder with me and others before and during the late w-ar with Great Britain, than whom Penn- sylvania never produced a better and very few abler men." He was speciallj' active in all movements that looked toward internal improvements. Shortly after his retirement from the United States senate, he entered actively into a scheme for joining the waters of the Delaware and the Ohio by a state line of canals and railroads. On the 11th of April, 1825, five commissioners were chosen to make this preliminary survey, consisting of as follows: John Sergeant, William Darlington, David Scott, Robert M. Patterson and Abner Lacock. The latter, a member of the Board of Commissioners, was chosen to supervise the construction of the west division of the canal from Pittsburgh to Johnstown. Lender his direction, mainly, this division was built, and as a compliment, the first canal boat west of the Allegheny mountains was called the " General Abner Lacock." He was subsequently chosen a commissioner to survey and construct the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal, generally known as the " Cross Cut Canal," joining the Erie Division of the Pennsylvania Canal with the Ports- mouth and Ohio Canal. This occurred in 1836, the year prior to his death. General Lacock's devotion to common-school education was so sincere and earnest, that he is justly ranked as standing on an equal footing as a champion of popular education with Governor Wolf and Thaddeus Stevens. General Lacock was of average height, compactly built and well proportioned. He was was strong and athletic. With brown hair, blue eyes and ruddy complexion, he ^^^ HISTORY OF BEAVEK COUNTY,

was a man who strongly impressed those with whom he mingled. His social life was pleasant and happy, his wife being gifted with strong intelligence and great business tact. She ably managed his affairs in his absence. The death of General Lacock occurred April 12, 1887, at the age of sixty-five years, nine months and three days. He was one of Beaver county's most noted and highly respected citizens, whose impress upon the destiny of the county was most marked. His family was as follows: Bethsheba (Lacock) Pentland, wife of Judge Ephraim Pent- land; Atlas E. Lacock; Minerva (Lacock) Reno, a widow in her ninety first year, still living in Rochester and receiving a pension of the war 1812 (she and the widow of Atlas E. Lacock are the only pensioners of the war of 1812 receiving their stipends from the government through the ofiice of T. M. Taylor, Esq., Rochester); Caroline (Lacock) Bousman; Adelaide (Lacock) Linton; and Abner P. Lacock, who died April 20, 1888. One of the sons died a cadet at West Point, on the 15th of October, 1818. W. A. Laird, contractor, P. O. Beaver, was born in Brighton township, this county, May 27, 1823, and is a sou of Josiah and Jane (Anderson) Laird, former a native of Washington county, latter of Chester county, and both of Scotch-Irish descent. His grandfather, William, and father came to Beaver county in 1810, and settled in Brichton. His father died in 1855. He had five children, of whom W. A. is the third. Our subject was reared in Beaver borough; his educational advantages being limited, and early in life he began to learn the trade of a house plasterer. He served an apprenticeship of four years. He was then ready to start for himself, but had not a dollar in the world. He took a contract to plaster a house and was to take his pay all out of the store. He made arrangements with the man he was boarding with to take part of the goods, and has followed the business of contracting ever since, sometimes employing twenty and twenty-five men. The college and county house at Beaver are among the buildings he contracted for. He owns valuable property in Beaver, where he has resided most of his life. He is a Republican in politics, but never held any office except court crier eight years. He was married in 1850 to Nancy, daughter of William McCallister. She is of Scotch-Irish origin. Her father served as register and recorder of Beaver county. Their children are Josiah, a merchant at Beaver Falls; William, of Kansas City (he chose his father's trade and is a contractor); Richard R.. in business in New York City; F. H., a lawyer, who studied with H. Hice, ex-judge of Beaver county, and was admitted to the bar in 1884; Albert G., a clerk in New York City; and Anna G. and Matthew M., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Laird were formerly members of the United Presbyterian church, of which he was thirty years an elder. In 1887 they moved their membership to the Presbyterian church in Beaver. Josiah Laird, grocer, Beaver Falls, was born in Brighton township, Sept. 21, 1851, and is a son of W. A. and Eleanor (Green) Laird. His paternal grandparents were Josiah and Jeannette (Anderson) Laird, pioneers of this county. His maternal grandfather was William McAllister, a pioneer of Bridgewater, where he kept a general store for a time, though he was a surveyor by occupation, and in the early days an official of the county. W. A, Laird is a contractor and plasterer by trade. He has eight children living: Josiah, William M., Richard R., Frank H., Jeannette A., Anna G., Albert N. and Matthew M. Josiah was reared in Beaver, and by trade is a plasterer, an occupation he followed eight years. Since locating in Beaver Falls in 1883, he has been successfully engaged in the grocery business. Politically he is a Republican. Horatio M. Large (deceased) was born in Philadelphia May 28, 1816, and -was a son of Daniel and Mary Large, of England, former of whom settled in what is now Beaver Falls in 1828, and with James Patterson purchased 600 acres of land. Daniel Large was interested in the first flour and saw mill in the place, and with his brother Christopher built the first cotton mill in the place. His children were Daniel, Chris- topher, William, Horatio j\I., Eliza (Mrs. James Patterson), Ann and Ellen (Mrs. Leon- ard Krouse). Horatio M. was reared in Beaver Falls from twelve years of age. He learned the cabinet maker's trade with John Sims, and followed it for several years; then engaged in carpenter work until 1880, when he retired. In 1860 he erected a plan- BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 679" ing mill, which he conducted about ten years. He married Elizabeth, daughter cf Charles and Jane Carter, pioneers of this county, former of whom was forger in the first furnace built in Beaver county, and made the first iron in the county. Seven of the children of Mr. Large are living: Charles, Christopher, Daniel, William, Ella (Mrs. George Liscomb), Elizabeth and Hannah. Milton Lawrence was born in Beaver, Pa., in November, 1801. He was the eldest child of Samuel Lawrence, for many years prothonotary of Beaver county, and the cashier of the Bank of Beaver, established in 1816. His early life was spent in his native place, where he was educated. He studied medicine under Dr. 3Iilo Adams, a welJ known physician of that day, and in 1826 settled in Hookstov/n in the southern part of the county, where he soon acquired a large practice. He early acquired a taste for politics, as the average boy reared in Beaver does, and in 1839, as a Whig, was elected prothonotary of the county over Samuel W. Sprott, the Democratic candidate, by 59 majority. He was reelected in 1842 and again in 1845, holding the office until 1848, and was then succeeded by John Collins. His duties completed in the prothonotary's office he at once returned to Hookstown and resumed the practice of his profession. He was a candidate for congress in 1850, but was beaten by one vote by John Allison, afterwards- following register of the treasury of the United States for many years . In the election Greene township gave a majority of votes for Mr. Allison's opponent, something quite unusual in that day and since. Hon. John Scott, one of the associate judges of Beaver county, having deceased, on March 11, 1862, Governor Curtin commissioned Dr. Law- rence to fill the vacancy until the ensuing election when, Oct. 14, 1862, he was elected a Republican, beating that incorruptible and noble old Democrat, Robert Potter, of Raccoon by 480 votes; on the 8th of October, 1867, he was re<3lected, and again October 13, 1872, serving continuously till November 6, 1877, a period of fifteen vears and eight months, and so well was he acquainted with the duties of his ofiice that in March term, 1873, when Judge Acheson, who was presiding, was called home suddenly, Judge Lawrence presided during the quarter sessions week with marked ability. In the year 1854, when Know-Nothingism was sweeping over the county, Judge Lawrence, with Agnew, Collins and others, was unflinching in his denunciation of its aims and tend- encies. Judge Lawrence was a clear headed, bright man, strong in his likes and dislikes, a born politician possessed of unbounded influence throughout Greene and Hanover, and' of a strong influence over the county, and although he was inclined to reward his friends- and punish his enemies, he was kind hearted as a child, even to those who deserved nothing from him. Although he always had a large practice yet he collected so little of his money that he died comparatively a poor man. In 1872 he removed to Beaver. While on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie McKissock at Altona. 111., he was taken ill and died on Sabbath, Oct. 2, 1880. His remains were brought back to Beaver, and laid in their final resting place in the cemetery of that place. There they laid him on a calm October evening, a fit emblem of a peaceful close of a busy, useful life, its working days ended, its Sabbath entered on—the rest that remaineth for the soul. Will H. Leigh, artist and photographer, Beaver Falls, was born in East Liver- pool, Ohio, June 3, 1856, and is a son of Peter and Emma (Whitton) Leigh, of Derby- shire, England. His father served in the war of the rebellion in the 3d Ohio Battery, and was killed in a railroad accident in Tennessee in 1863, while engaged in the line of duty. Mr. Leigh was reared in Beaver county, located in Pittsburgh, and in 1879 entered the gallery of H. Bowen as a student in photography, remaining nearly two years. He then took a course of portrait painting under Henry Wagner, of Pittsburgh. Mr. Leigh located in Beaver Falls in 1883, where he has one of the best arranged photo- graphic art establishments in this section. He is an artist not only in name, but in education; one who understands the art principles of lighting and posing his subjects,, wherein lie the true merits of a portrait. Charles Levi, baker and grocer, Beaver Fails, is a native of Wlirtemberg, Ger- many, where he was reared and educated. He came to America in 1866, located inr ^83 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Beaver Falls in 1868 and opened a bakery, wliich, with the exception of two years, he has since continued, being the pioneer baker of Beaver Falls. In 1885 he added a line of groceries in connection with his other interests, and is among the prominent and successful business men of the place. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; in politics a Re- publican. Dr. John C. Levis, in his lifetime one of the well-known and most skillful surgeons and physicians of Beaver county, was born in Zelienople, Butler county, Jan. 3, 1830, and died July 26, 1887, at his home in Bridgewater, Beaver county, in his fifty-eighth year. His father was the late Hon. John Levis, who, for several years subsequent to 1848, represented the Allegheny-Butler district in the state senate. Our subject attended school at Harmony, Butler county, where he acquired the rudiments of a classical education, and his preliminary studies completed, he read medicine with Dr. Lusk, of Zelienople, subsequently attending lectures at the Western Reserve Medical College at Cleveland, from which he graduated in 1851. His first practice began at Columbiana, <)hio, in April, 1853, and continued at that place one year. Meantime, Nov. 2, 1853, he married Miss Catherine Dehoflf, of the same town. Only one child, a daughter, blessed this union; she died at the age of two and a half years. In April, 1854, Dr. Levis changed his location to Darlington, Beaver county. Pa., and practiced his profession there until January, 1857, when he removed to Bridgewater, where he resided, except the interruptions of army life, until the day of his death. When the war of the rebellion broke out, the Doctor's patriotic impulses constrained him to enter the army. He was mustered as assistant surgeon of the 85th P. V. on the 23d of October, 1861, at Uniontown, and served in the Peninsular campaign of McClellan promoted to be ; surgeon of the 101st Regiment Sept. 15, 1862, but two days prior to the battle of Antietam, having been assigned to the charge of the hospital at Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 25, he was captured by Gen. J. E. B. Stewart, on Oct. 10, and signed the parole of his fellow-prisoners; ordered to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 22, and remained on duty until the following June, when he was assigned to duty on the U.S. Hospital steamer, "R. C. Wood," then running between Vicksburg and Memphis. In this capacity he served during Grant's siege and capture of Vicksburg. In November, 1863, Jie was ordered to Pittsburgh to be surgeon of the post, and remained about nineteen months. Of his arduous labors there, a city paper said: "Dr. John C. Levis, examining .surgeon of this Post, Girard House, during the year ending Dec. 1, 1864, examined 10,964 recruits, and visited 1,024 sick and wounded soldiers at their houses in the two cities and boroughs, besides attending to all who have been able to visit him at his office. The Doctor has also performed a large number of surgical operations with success, some of the latter being of a difficult and complicated •character." President Grant, in recognition of the Doctor's services during the war, proffered him a consulship to Mexico. Precarious health, however, forced him to decline the lionor. He was a member of Rochester Post, No. 183, G. A. R., and an unswerving advocate of the principles of the Republican party. He was noted for taking an unusual interest in the collection of antiquated papers and books. He was kind and generous, a foe to sham and mere pretense, and an ardent supporter of every enterprise which looked to the mental elevation and amelioration of the people. He is survived by his devoted wife, who shared with him many of the trials and inconveniences of army life, and by four brothers: O. D., Henry M., Robert S. and Isaac N., and one sister. Miss ^Elizabeth H. Newton Leyda, merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Aug. 29, 1866, and is a son of J. N. and Mary A. (Jeffries) Leyda. He was reared and edu- •cated in Allegheny City, and came to Beaver Falls in 1885, where he was a clerk in a shoe store ten months. In October, 1886, he embarked in the boot and shoe business, and by strict attention to business and courteous treatment of all is securing a large and growing trade. Fk.\nk Lindeman, glass pressor, Beaver Falls, was born near Berlin, Germany, May BIOGRAPHIES AVEST SIDE. ggl

27, 1862, and is a son of Charles and Emily (Groth) Lindeman, who came to America in 1872, located in Allegheny City, and in 1877 removed to Beaver Falls, where they now reside. His father was glass a worker and a member of the Cooperative Flint Glass Company of Beaver Falls, of which he was one of the organizers in 1879. 3Ir. Linde- man's mother is an artist in the making of fruit wreaths, and received a medal for the finest display at the Beaver County Fair in 1883. Our subject was educated in the public schools of Allegheny City, and graduated from the Iron City Commercial College Sept. 13, 1884. He was in mercantile trade in Beaver Falls in 1884 and 1885, and is a stockholder and one of the organizers of the New Brighton Glass Company, established in 1886, where he has since been as glass employed a presser. He is a member of the German Lutheran church, has served one term as county committeeman of the fifth ward, Beaver Falls, and in politics is a Republican. Gen. John Smith Littell comes of a martial family, and is the only native of Beaver county who rose to the rank of general during the war of the rebellion. His grandfather, William, came to this country from Belfast, Ireland, prior to the Revolu- tion, and served as a clerk in the colonial forces, in which his brother James was a private. After the close of that struggle settled in William Hanover township, this county. His wife, Elizabeth (Walker) Littell, often spent the night with her children in treetops to avoid surprises by hostile Indians, and her brother, Robert Walker was the savages near in killed by Toledo 1813. William Littell died about 1820, and was- supposed to be about eighty years of age at the time. His wife was the daughter of a sweetheart of his, former and must have been many years his junior. They had ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity: James died in Calcutta, Ohio; Betsej- married John Reed, and died in Pittsburgh; Jane married Joseph Calhoon, and died in Greene David lived on the old township; homestead, which is still in possession of his heirs- Mary married James Todd, and died at Beaver Falls; Thomas was last heard of in Ore- gon; Alice, wife of William Sharp, died at Mechanicstown, Ohio; Agnes, theyouu"-est family (married of the Bennet Libby, who died in Rochester, this county), now resfdes in Pittsburgh. William, fourth child of William and Elizabeth Littell, was born in Hanover township, in 1794, and his wife, Cynthia, daughter of John Smith, of Gettysburg was born near Pittsburgh, in 1801. William was an American soldier during the war of 1812. He reared his family under the religious instruction of Rev. John Anderson of the Seceder's church, who founded a theological seminary, probably the first west of" Mountains, the Alleghany from which grew the present institution located at Xenia Ohio. Cynthia Littell died in 1853, and her husband a year later. They had twelve children: Gen. John S.; Eliza (Mrs. G. L. Robertson) resides at Mechanicsburg, this county; Rebecca Ann (Mrs. John Calhoun), in Raccoon township; jVIaria (Mrs J P Ewing), in Raccoon township; Nancy (Mrs. John Ewing), in Lawrence, Kan.; Cynthia Jane (Mrs. John McHenry), in Riccoou township; Washington, in Creston, Ohio- Will- iam M.,in Corydon, Iowa; David, in Lawrence, Kan.; James M. died at Rolla Mo. disease contracted in 1862, from in the Union army; and Henry C, died at Beaver in 1867, from the same cause; Morgan died when one year old; William M., whose second name is McElwee, after Rev. Wm. M. McElwee, was a captain in the 23d Iowa Infantry, and James was a private in the same regiment; Washington and Henry served in the 16th Ohio Infantry. John Smith Littell was born in Hanover Oct. 22, 1822. and was educated in the common schools. He developed a strong mathematical talent, but gave his attention chiefly to agriculture until diverted by military affairs. In 1845 he married Mary Calhoon, who was born in Raccoon township, in 1821, a daughter of Richard and Sarah (Moffet) Calhoon, the former a native of Beaver county, the latter of Ireland. In 1866 Gen. Littell was elected sheriff of Beaver county, on the Republican ticket, and made an excellent record in that office. On the expiration of his term in 1869. he retired to the farm which he now occupies, in Big Beaver township, and which he purchased in 1867. This property is located three miles south of New Galilee (his postoffice address), and contains 223 acres of valuable land, rich in fine clay and coal. All the of the members family attend the United Presbyterian Church, in which the General is ^82 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. an elder. All the seven children reside near the paternal home: Richard W. served three and one fourth years during the civil war in the 76th Pennsylvania Regiment, going as a drummer in his father's company, and is now on the home farm; William P. served twenty mouths in the 6th Ohio Cavalry, and is now on a farm in Chippewa township; Robert C. is a street car conductor in Allegheny City; Isadore S. is the wife of B. B. White, and resides in Cannelton; Harriet Frances, Joseph M. and Ina Belle reside with their parents. Of the General's military service Bates' Martial Deeds of Pennsyl- mnia says: " He early joined a militia company and in 1853 was elected captain, and afterward brigade inspector of the nineteenth division. He recruited a company for the 76th Pennsylvania Regiment, of which he was captain. Soon after its organization it was ordered to the Department of the South, where it was engaged with the enemj' at the capture of Fort Pulaski, and in the battles of Pocotaligo, .James Island, Morris Island, and in the tirst and second assaults on Fort Wagner, in all of which he lead his compan}' with a steadiness and devotion which characterized his entire service. At Morris Island, on the 10th of July, he was slightly wounded, but kept the field. On the following morning he was again hit, receiving a flesh wound in the right arm and side. The assault on Fort AVagner proved very disastrous to the regiment, the loss being xiearly half its entire strength. In the summer of 1864 it was taken to Virginia and attached to the army of the James. On the 31st of Ma}^ Captain Littell was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and on the following day, in the action of Cold Harbor, received a severe wound, the missile entering the right thigh, tearing quite through both limbs and emerging from the left After lying in the hospital for a time he was taken to hi? home, but his wound was slow in healing and his recovery was protracted. On the 17th of August following he was promoted to colonel. In January he sailed with the expeditions, first under Gens. Butler and Weitzel, and finally under Gen. Terry, for the reduction of Fort Fisher, commanding the approaches to Wilmington, N. C. Col. Lit- tell was of Pennepacker's brigade, and followed that gallant officer in the desperate assault upon this stronghold. In the midst of the struggle, and while leading on his regiment in the face of a destructive fire he was struck by a minie-ball in the left thigh, which passed through, penetrating a pocket-book containing a roll of bank notes, and linally lodging in the body. It was an ever memorable day for the armies of the Union, and though experiencing intense suffering, he still had spirit to rejoice over the glorious victory achieved. He was removed to Fortress Monroe, after having the ball extracted, and, when sufficiently recovered, to his home. As a merited recognition of his valor on this field upon the recommendation of Gen. Terry, he was breveted brigadier-general." While recovering from the wounds received at Cold Harbor some of Col. Littell's inferior officers tried to secure his discharge thinking to thus make better their own chances of promotion, but he returned to duty while his wounds were yet running, and those who " digged a pit " for him in his absence afterward fell therein. J.\MES Luke, retired farmer, P. O. Enon Valley, came from Ireland in 1821 and settled in Beaver (now Lawrence) county. David Luke came from Ireland (County Antrim) about 1810. Some time after his arrival, or about 1815, he moved to Beaver county and purchased a farm of fifty acres near where the town of Bridge water stands, lie married Sarah, daughter of Patrick and Elnor Wallace, also of Ireland. Of their three children James is the eldest. He was born and reared on the farm, and resides on the property purchased by his father in 1820, consisting of 100 acres. He died at the age of eighty five j^ears, and his wife at the age of ninety-three. James was married Dec. 28, 1846, to Margaret, youngest daughter of James and Susannah ^IcAnlis, natives of Ireland. They have had ten children, of whom seven are living: David Wallace, William John, Robert James, Susan Elizabeth (Mrs. Watt), iVIartin Kirk, Emma (Mrs.

Long), and Delmer Johnson. Mr. Luke is a member of the Covenanter church ; in politics a Republican. JosKPii E. McOabe, grocer, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Bridgewater, this <;ounty, Jan. 6, 1841. His parents, Robert and Mahala(Lee) McCabe, natives of Wash- ington county. Pa., and of Scotch descent, settled in Bridgewater. this county, about 1825. After the flood of 1832 Robert, who was a carpenter and boat-builder, rebuilt the £rst dwelling in that place. He died in 1840. His children were William, James, BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 683

Leander, Robert, Samuel, John, Eliza (Mrs. Levi Booth), Mary A. (deceased), Margaret (deceased) and Joseph E. Our subject was reared in Eridgewater, and followed the river until 1855, first as cabin boy and afterward as steward. He learned the carriage painter's trade in Ravenna, Ohio, where he remained six years, then spent one year in Wooster, Ohio, and returned to Beaver county in 1862. Sept. 6 of that same year he enlisted as a private in Company A, 17th Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Boonesborough, Brandy Station (three engagements), Rappahannock, Kilpatrick's raid to Richmond, Cold Harbor, Winchester, Appomatox, Five Forks, and many other engagements. Nov. 1, 1862, he was promoted to sergeant, and was duty sergeant commanding a scouting party under General Sheridan until the close of the war. He was mustered out June 16, 1865, returned home and shortly after went to St. Louis, Mo., where he remained one year. He then located in Alle- gheny City, Pa., where he was engaged as foreman in the painting department of one

of the largest carriage shops in that city until 1871 . He then came to Bridgewater, this county, where he superintended the erection of several buildings for manufacturing purposes, in 1873 he embarked in the grocery business in Bridgewater, which he continued until the fall of 1882, when he was elected a member of the General Assembly by 304 majority over his opponent, in a strong Republican county. In 1883 he came to Beaver Falls and embarked in the grocery business. In 1862 he married Tillie, daughter of William Read, of Beaver, by whom he has three daughters: Maggie, Edith and Stella. Mr. is a McCabe member of the G. A. R. and I. O. O. F. ; has passed all the chairs of the subordinate lodges of the latter order, has served as inside guardian of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, also of the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania; was elected Grand Junior Warden, afterward Grand Senior Warden, Grand High Priest and Grand Patriarch of Pennsylvania, the highest branch of the order. During his residence in Bridgewater he served twelve years on the school board. In 1881 he was elected captain of Company E, 10th Regiment N. G., which he resigned in 1886. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church; politically he is a Democrat.

W. F. McCague, liveryman, Beaver, was born in Independence township, this county, June 17, 1861, son of William and Lucinda (Thomson) McCague, natives of this county and of Scotch-Irish descent, former of whom is a farmer in Independence township. They have two children, of whom Anna is at home. Our subject attended the common schools, and in 1885 he came to Beaver, where he embarked in the livery business. His stable is on Third street, in the business center of the borough. He' keeps eight horses, and tirst class carriages, and his business is steadily increasing. He was married June 8, 1885, to Ida, daughter of Thomas Brunton, of Salem, 111. She is of Scotch-Irish descent. They have one child, William Elden. Mrs. McCague is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics Mr. McCague is a Republican. Joseph D. McCarter, physician, Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa township, Feb. 16, 1856, and is a son of John and Emeline (Douthitt) McCarter. His paternal grandfather was Daniel McCarter, of Scotch parentage, a pioneer of Darlington, where he reared family a of eight children: John, Alexander, William, George, Daniel, Eliza- beth (Mrs. John Young), Ann (Mrs. Moore) and Jane (Mrs. Alexander Anderson). His maternal grandfather was Joseph Douthitt, whose father was a pioneer of Beaver county. His maternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was McMinn, was said to be the first white woman who crossed the Ohio river at Eeaver. John McCarter was a farmer of Chippewa township, and died there in 1873, aged fifty-two years. He had twelve children: Joseph D., jNIary J. (Mrs. Robert McCaughtry), an infant son deceased, John E., Robert M., George C, William W. , Frank S., Charles H., Clement B. Laura E. and Olive L. Joseph D. began the study of medicine in 1879 in the ofiice of James Scroggs, Jr., of Beaver; entered Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia in and 1881, was graduated in 1883. He located in Beaver Falls, where he has a large and growing practice. Oct. 28, 1885, he married Anna, daughter of Henry and Sarah Chandley, of Beaver Falls, and has one daughter, Lucy E. John McCaughtry, farmer, P. O. Enon Valley, Pa., was born in Northampton 684 HISTORY OF BEAVER COrNTY.

county, Pa., in 1808. His parents, John and Elizabetli (Gabel) McCaughtry, had four children, of whom our subject is the only son. The father was a farmer and shoemaker by trade. John, our subject, who has always been a farmer, purchased his present farm of 92 acres in 1836. He was married in 1848 to Margaret Braden, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Rankin) Braden, and they have had ten children, nine of whom are living: William John, Joseph, James Harper, Robert, Mary, Elmer, Elsie, Frank and Floyd. Mr. 3IcCaughtry has retired from active work on the farm, which is successfully managed by his sous. He joined the Presbyterian church at the age of eighteen; politically he is a Democrat. S. S. McClure, farmer, P. O. Enon Valley, Pa., was born in Beaver county in 1838. This family on account of persecution were compelled to leave their native land, Scot- land, and came to America in the seventeenth century. William McClure located in Lan- caster county, Pa., and to this pioneer were born five sons, among whom was one James. He came to Gettysburg, Adams county and engaged in farming. He was married to Elizabeth Lemond, who bore him three sons. John, the youngest, who was born in 1810, was married to ^Nlary Jane Black, of Allegheny county, and to them were born six children. He was a farmer by occupation; came to Beaver county in 1833, where he settled on a farm which he afterward purchased. He died in 1874. Samuel S. McClure, the third child born to John and Mary Jane (Black) McClure, received a liberal education, and was reared on the farm which he now owns. He married, in 1865, Ella, daughter of James McGeorge of this county, and two sons, John Kirk and Everett Lemond, were the result of this union. Mr. McClure enlisted in 1861 in Company D, 100th Regiment, known as the "Round Head Regiment," and was in active service three years. He was wounded, taken prisoner and confined in Libby prison five months. He is a mem-

ber of the G. A. R. ; in politics he is a Republican. He has been an elder in the United Presbyterian church for several years. William James McClure, P. O. New Galilee, was born on the farm where he now resides. His father, AVilliam, was a son of John McClure, who was of Scotch-Irish parentage and resided in Lancaster county, where he died. William came from Lan- caster county to this county in 1822, traveling the entire distance on foot and carrying his possessions in a knapsack. On coming here he purchased 250 acres of land, which he afterward increased to 300 acres. He died in 1877 at the age of eighty-three years; his wife, ^lary (McChesney), daughter of Richard McChesney, of Lancaster county, died at the age of thirty-two years. They had five children: John (deceased), Sarah Jane (deceased), Martha L. (deceased); William James, and Mary Ann (deceased). Our subject was the fourth child and is the only surviving member of the family. He was educated at the common-schools, and has always resided on the homestead. He has been engaged in farming and stock dealing and now owns 400 acres of land, nearly all of which is under cultivation. He attends the United Presbyterian church; politically he is a Republican. William McCLtiRCi, retired farmer, P. O. Xew Galilee, was born in Mercer county. Pa., in 1808. His grandfather, John McClurg, came originally from Ireland and purchased a farm in Washington county, Pa. His father, James, was born in Mercer county, and bought a farm in Ohio, on which he lived. His mother was Nancy, daughter of William ]\IcClurg, also a native of Ireland. Our subject is the second son and had six brothers and four sisters. He was born and reared on the farm, came to Beaver county in 1828 and married, in "^he following j^ear, Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Hartshorn) Marshall. To them were born nine children, of whom four are living: Lucy (now Mrs. Ilaney); ]\Iary (now Mrs. James); Eliza (now Mrs. King); and Xancy (Mrs. Crawford). Mr. McClurg bought the farm on which he now lives in 1850. It consists of ninety-six acres, and has been under his cultivation ever since his purchase. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church; politically he is a Republican. Two of his sons, James and John, died during the war, the latter in Andersonville prison. William H. McConnell, carpenter, P. O. Negley, was born in South Beaver town-

ship, Beaver county. Pa. , in 1855, and is the eldest of four children of William P. and Ellen BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 685

(McMillin) McConnell, former of whom died in 1879, aged sixty-six years. John, the grandfather of onr subject, came from County Down, Ireland, about 1795, and in 1798 located in Beaver county, where he purchased 100 acres of land. He married Dorotha, daugliter of ex-Judge Wright, and had ten children. He died in 1852, aged eighty years. William P. was reared a farmer, and at his death owned 1.37 acres of land. William H. has always followed farming until the past few years, during which he has been working at carpentering. He was married in 1882 to Alice, daughter of Isaac Dever, of this county, and they have two children: H. Dever and Ada Clara. Mr. McConnell is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; in politics he is a Republican. John McCowin (deceased) was born in Beaver county in 1810. His parents, James and Margaret (Allen) McCowin, had ten children. James came to this county in 1798 from Marj-land. John received a common-school education, and learned the trade of carpenter and mason. He was married in 1836 to Jane Wiley. She died, and in 1843 he married .Juliet, daughter of Alexander Anderson. He had six children, all of whom are deceased. From 1834 to 1885 Mr. McCowin was prominently engaged in building and contracting. He was one of the principal managers in the building of the Darling- ton & Cannel Coal Railroad; was secretary and superintendent of that road for a time, and also a prominent stockholder. He was a member of the Methodist church; in politics a Republican. Benjamin McFarland, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in Chippewa township, Beaver county, in 1824. His father, Robert, married Catherine Pence, and had ten children, of whom five are living. Benjamin is the fifth. Robert was a shoemaker by trade and followed that business through life. He came to this county from West moreland in 1812. He died in 1862, aged eighty-four years; his wife died in 1860, aged sixty-six years. Benjamin followed the trade of a stone-mason for twenty-five years. He came to South Beaver township in 1844, and purchased his present farm of sixty-four acres. He was married, m 1856, to Mary, daughter of Cornelius Donevan. By her he has six children: Mary Ellen, Catherine (Mrs. Porter), John, Arthur Benjamin, Sarah Jane (Mrs. Potter) and Elizabeth, at home. Mrs. McFarland died in 1866, aged thirty- two. Mr. ]McFarland started in life poor, but by industry and perseverance has achieved success. He is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; politically, he is a Republican. Samuel S. McFerran, postmaster, Beaver Falls, was born in Hookstown, Oct. 16, 1829, and is a son of Robert and ]\Iary (Scott) McFerran. His paternal grandfather, Joseph ^McFerran, of Scotch Irish descent, settled in Adams county, and removed to Butler county. Pa., about 1790, and married a lady named Stewart, soon thereafter settling in Beaver. He was a teacher, and did the clerical work for the Harmony Society in the early days of the county. He reared four children: Joseph, Robert, Sarah (Mrs. Dr. Milton Lawrence) and Samuel. The maternal grandfather of Mr. McFerran was Rev. George M. Scott, who was born in Bucks county, Nov. 14, 1759, and served in the revolution. In 1787 he began the study of theology, entered the University of Pennsyl- vania, at Philadelphia, and was graduated in 1793. In 1797 he was licensed to preach by the presbytery of New^ Brunswick, N. J. May 17, 1798, he married Anna, daughter of Samuel Rea, of Mt. Bethel, and the same year filled vacancies in the presbytery of Washington county. Pa. He was ordained in 1798, at New Brunswick, and in 1799 took charge of the 31111 Creek Congregation, in Beaver county, and the Flatts Congre- gation, of Brooke county, Va. In 1826 he resigned the latter, but continued to preach to the Mill Creek Congregation until 1838. He died at Hookstown in 1847. Robert McFerran, the father of our subject, was a cabinet maker and surveyor. He served as justice of the peace of Greene township for twenty-seven years, and always took an active part in public affairs. He had seven children, who grew to maturity: Sarah (Mrs. Hugh McKissock), George, Samuel S., Jane (Mrs. Joshua Wright), John S., Mary S. (Mrs. John Munnell) and Milton L. Samuel S. was reared in Beaver county. He engaged in mercantile business at Hookstown, which he continued for twenty-three years in various parts of the country. In 1874 he located in Beaver Falls, and was 686 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

superintendent of the gas works until 1881. He was then appointed postmaster of Beaver Falls, which position he still holds. In 1858 he married Louisa, daughter of Samuel and Agnes (Lask) Edgar, of Fallston, by whom he has one daughter, Ada; his son, Percy Edgar, died in 1883. Mr. McFerran is a member of the A. O. U. W.; politically he is a Republican. James McGeokge, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Darlington township in 1833. His grandfather, William McGeorge, came to America from Scotland about 1790, and soon after his arrival settled in Allegheny county. He came to Beaver county finally and purchased 400 acres of land, which he owned at the time of his death. William, a son of this pioneer, was born in 1790, and followed farming all his life. He married Nancy Young, of Allegheny county, Pa., and by her had six children, James being the only son. William received from his father 200 acres of the original tract, and died on the farm in 1854. James was born and reared on the same farm; he still owns it. He was educated in the common schools and Greersburg Academj'. He was married, in 1864, to Fannie, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Gettis) Craig, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and they have had seven children, of whom six are living: 3Iargaret Blanche, William Clifton, Minerva Craig, Thomas Hamilton, Bessie and Edward Glenn. The family are members of the Reformed Presbyterian church. Rev. John K. McKallip, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Beaver, was born in Westmoreland county, this state, Sept. 19, 1847. His parents, Henry K. and Mary (Keely) McKallip, are natives of Pennsylvania, the father of Scotch-Irish and the mother of Dutch descent. His father was a successful merchant in Shearersburg and Leechburg. Our subject is the seventh of eleven children, and was reared in the counties of Westmoreland and Armstrong. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson Col- first . lege in 1868, and the Western Theological Seminary, at Allegheny, in 1871. His charge was at Elizabethtown, Ky., where he remained two years. He relieved the congregation of a heav}' debt by an Eastern trip in soliciting financial aid. His next settlement was at Uhrichsville, Ohio, where he labored for nearly eight years, building up a

large congregation. The church edifice was also entirely remodeled . In 1882 he undertook the pastoral charge of the First church of Bellaire, Ohio, and succeeded in the removal of a large church debt there. In 1887 he accepted a call to the Beaver Presby- terian church. His ministry here has already borne a large fruitage, and is full of promise. He is a preacher of no small accomplishments and of great popularity. He was married, in 1871, to Marion, the youngest daughter of the late Rev. Benjamin J. Wal-

lace, D.D., and six children blessed this union, three of whom survive : Mary, Harry K. and John K. Mrs. McKallip died in April, 1884. D. A. McKe.\n, farmer, P. O. Enon Valley, was born April 13, 1828, in Beaver county, where he has always lived. His grandfather, George, came from Westmoreland county, and his great-grandfather from Scotland. The latter settled in Westmoreland county and opened an inn, now known as McKean's hotel. Here George was bojn and reared, and took part in the "Whisky Insurrection." He came to Beaver county in 1795, purchased 500 acres of land, farmed it and afterward built upon it a tannery which he managed for fifty years. He married Mary Johnson, and had .six sons and four daughters. His second wife was Elizabeth Smith, who bore him seven children. Johnson, father of our subject, was the second son; he worked at tanning until he was twenty-three j'ears of age, when he was given 100 acres of land, upon which he lived until his death; he died in 1877, at the age of seventy-six years. He was married to Margaret Adams, daughter of Daniel and Mary (McCurdy) Adams, former of whom came from Ireland, latter born east of the mountains, in Pennsylvania, and was the father of three sons and seven daughters, six of whom are now living. D. A., the second son, was reared on the land originally purchased by his grandfather, but now owned by him. He received a common-school education, and has since been a farmer. He was married, Jan. 26, 1860, to Mary L., daughter of Joseph and Lizzie (Patterson) Marshall, who bore him seven children (six of whom are living): Johnson, William A., Elizabeth Anna, John W. (of Allegheny), Robert (deceased), Emma Clara and Charles Alvin. Mr. McKean in religion is a Presbyterian; in politics a Democrat. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 687

Lewis and Joein McKim, farmers, P. O. Homewood, are grandsons of James McKlm who came from Ireland previous to the revolutionary war, and settled in Bea-. ver county as early as 1801. He married Hannah Lewis, who bore him nine children. William, his second son, born in 1791, was a farmer, and at his death in 1856 owned 160 acres of land. He was twice married, and by his first wife, Lucretia (Miller) he had four children: Robert j\I., Hannah, Lewis and James. The mother died in 1828. Lewis, the second son, was born Jan. 26, 1823, received a common-school education, has alvvaj-s followed farming, and now owns fifty acres of land; he has never married. The second wife of AVilliam McKim was Margaret, daughter of Francis and Mary Gilky; she bore him five children: F. W., John C, William A., Mary Jane and Harvey, all of whom are living. John C, the second son, was born in 1835. He was reared on the farm, and at an early age learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed for twenty- eight years. In 1864 he married Rufina, daughter of William and Margaret (Crawford) Miller, and by her has one son, William M. Mr. McKim now resides on the farm owned by his father-in-law, Mr. ]\Iiller. He served four months in the civil war, in Company E, 13th Regiment. He is a Republican. William H. IMcLaughlin, farmer, P. O. Ohioville, son of William and Harriet (Cairns) McLaughlin, was born at Mansfield, Ohio, 8ept. 16, 1858. Ilis grandfather, Neal McLaughlin, emigrated here from Ireland in 1792, and purchased from the government 400 acres of land in what was then called Pittsburgh township, Allegheny county, but now Ohio township. He subsequently added 200 acres more to the farm, nearly all of which has always remained in the name of his descendants. He was one of the very earliest settlers of this county, and was married to Isabella Carr, a native of Carlisle, Pa. Six children were born to them, viz.: William, Sarah, John. Elizabeth, Thomas and an infant, all of whom are now deceased. Xeal McLaughlin died Sept. 3,' 1838, at the age of sixty-seven years. All of his children, except WilHam, died without having married, and were buried on his farm. John, born in 1806, survived the others and at his death, Oct. 12, 18S6, he left most of the estate to William H. .(our subject).' Thomas was born March 31, 1809, and died Jan. 25, 1875. Sarah, born in 1804, died Dec. 9, 1885. The subject of this sketch spent his youth and received his education at Mansfield, Ohio. In 1877 he came to Ohio township, Pa., and has since lived on the McLaughlin farm. Of the original farm, 100 acres were sold, 100 acres belong to William's three sisters, and the remainder to him. William H. was married, in 1884 B., daughter of to Lollie George and Martha (3Iorse) Christian, born Nov. ll', 1859 in Pittsburgh. Her father was born April 4, 1827, in Ireland, and her mother, born Aug. 17, 1830, is a native of Pittsburgh. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin—William H. and Marie. Mrs. McLaughlin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Gen. William McLaughlin (deceased), father of the above, was born in Ohio in February, township, 1802. He studied law at Beaver, Pa., and in 1827 moved to Mansfield, Ohio. He was a soldier in the Mexican and civil wars, and won considerable fame. His wife, Mrs. Harriet (Cairns) McLaughlin, is well-known in Mansfield and is one of the oldest residents there. Patriotism was the distinct and distinguishing attribute of his character and life. He was a soldier naturally, and returuino- from the servic3 after Bull Ran, he was authorized by the president to raise a squadron of cavalry, to be named in honor of himself. With this he again took the field, but the physical man gave way, and the senator, speaker and soldier died in August, 1862. Ralston A. McMillin, Sr., retired, P. O. Achor, Ohio, is a descendant of Jas. Mc.Millin, the pioneer of the name, who came from Ireland at an earlj^ day with other emigrants, and purchased a large tract of land in Brush Run, Beaver count}'. He was a farmer, and had daughters and three sons. John, his oldest son, married Rebecca Arbuckle, who bore him nine children. At his death he owned some 500 acres of land. Ralston A. was born in 1811, the youngest of five sons, was reared on the farm, and has followed agricultural pursuits through life. He was married to Eliza, daughter of William Bsatty, of Ohio, and seven children have been born to this union, five of them 688 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. liring: Matilda M. (Mrs. Howard), John A., Mary Belle (Mrs. Shepler), James, William and Sylvester C. Mr. Mc^NIillin has retired from farming, and has been an invalid since 1886. He is a member of the Methodist church; politically a Republican. HAHBrsoN ^IcMiLLiN, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in South Beaver township in 1829. James McMillin, his father, a farmer by occupation, was the second son of James, the early pioneer of the family, and married Elizabeth Plarbison. Six children were born to to them, of whom Harbison is the eldest. James McMillin died in 1881, aged ninety-one years. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1829, aged about thirty-five years. Harbison was reared on a farm, and received his education at the log school house. At seventeen years of age he began learning the tanner's trade, serving three years. He followed the trade twenty-five years. Retiring from that business he purchased some five hundred acres of land, situated in several different tracts, and being mostly underlaid with coal. Mr. McMillin is unmarried. In political preference he is a Republican. Ralston P. McMillin, farmer, P. O. Achor, Ohio, was bo'-n in New Brighton in 1835. His father, William McMillin, who was born and reared in this county, married [Martha Marquis, of Washington county, Pa. She bore him six sons and three daughters, of whom Ralston P. is the fourth son. William was a farmer and owned 160 acres of land. He died in 1869, aged sixty-six years. His widow is still living at the age of eighty-five years. Ralston P. purchased his present farm of ninety- three acres in 1875. He was married, in 1864, to Ann Jane, daughter of Robert Wilson, a member of one of the oldest families in South Beaver township, Beaver county. Mr. and ^Irs. McMillin have had five children, of whom three are living : William Wilson, born in 1871 ; Robert Edwin, born in 1873 ; and Howard Clarence, born in 1877. Mr. McMillin, in 1862, enlisted in Company I, 134th Regiment. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian church, of which he has for some time been an elder. Po- litically he is a Republican. Dii. Tiios. G. McPherson was born July 16, A. D. 1838, in Economy township, Beaver county. Pa., being the third one of six children born to Reuben and Elizabeth

Jane McPherson {nee Greer), four sons and two daughters, named respectively : Mary Jane, Robert, Thomas Greer, Reuben Henderson, Mannon, Sarah Ann. His paternal ancestors were Scotch, his maternal ancestors Irish. His grandparents came to America early in life, and were among the pioneers of western Pennsylvania. In 1850 Reuben McPherson, with his family, removed from Beaver county to Sewickley township, Allegheny county, where they resided until 1865, when he came to New Brigh- ton, Beaver county, where he still lives (1888), aged seventy-eight years. The subject of this sketch at an early age manifested a strong desire to secure an education, and at the age of sixteen years was sent to Mount Union College, in Stark county, Ohio. Until twenty-one years of age he continued to attend school in the summer and engage in teaching in the winter. In the spring of 1859 he began the study of medicine under the tuition of Dr. Robert McCready, of Sewickley, where he continued his studies for four years. He then attended lectures at Cleveland Medical College in 1863-64, since which time he has been constantly engaged in the practice of his profession with good success. His literary taste and love of knowledge have made him a persistent reader and an attentive student of the various departments of science and literature. For many years he has written for publication numerous articles on a great variety of subjects, of general or local interest, writing with clearness and a bold independence of popular opinion. In 1859 the Doctor was united in marriage with Miss Jane Riley, of Alle- gheny county, Pa., and eight children have been born to them : Robert A., L. Luella, Ilattie J., Viola, Orvil R., Thomas C, Frank G. and Mabel G. The Doctor inherits the active temperament and sturdy character of his Scotch-Irish ancestry. He is a man of liberal views and progressive ideas, ever true to his convictions of right, and ready to combat that which he believes to be wrong in society, church and state. He courts not popularity nor fears disfavor ; and lives to improve himself and benefit others. Having devoted twenty-five years to the practice of his profession, he is now. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 689 at the age of fifty years, in possession of perfect health and vigor of his mental and physical powers, and enjoys the respect and confidence of those who know him, with prospect of spending yet many years of active life. Dr. INIcPherson became a resident of Beaver Falls in October, 186(5. The village was then part of Patterson township, and had about one hundred inhabitants, he being the first physician to locate in the place, now a thriving town, with a population numbering ten thousand souls, and soon to be one of the leading cities of western Pennsylvania. James McTaggakt, farmer and stock grower, P. O. Vanport, was born in Scotland, May 5, 1834, and is a son of Alexander and Agnes (McCradey) McTaggart, both natives of Scotland, former of whom was a shepherd in that country and came to America in 1858, where he followed farming. James is the fifth of eleven children. He was a shepherd with his father in Scotland, attended the common schools, and since coming to America has worked at farming with marked success. He came to Beaver county in 1870, and settled in Borough tow^nship, where he still resides. His farm consists of 225 acres, and he is extensively engaged in gardening and stock raising. Mr. McTaggart was married, in 1866, to May, daughter of Armstrong Jelly, and their children are John, Clara and Thomas E. Mrs. McTaggart is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics Mr. McTaggart is a Republican. Daniel Madden, farmer. P. O. Enon Valley, was born in this county in 1818. William Madden cams from Columbia county. Pa., to Beaver county about 1815. He was twice married, and by his first wife had two children, Joseph and Savilla (Mountain), both of whom are living. His second wife, Elizabeth Flickinger, bore him eleven children, Daniel being the second son. Our subject received a common school education, and daring his lifetime has been principally engaged in farming and coal mining. He was married, in 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Cohn, of Ohio, and they had three sons and three daughters: Samuel, James, Thomas, Mary E., Savilla L. and Ida L. Mrs. Madden died in 1867, and Mr. Madden then married, in 1872, Anna M., daughter of George A. and Eliza Park, of Allegheny county. Pa. 3Ir. ]\ladden purchased his present farm of fifty-three acres in 1859. He has retired from the active work of the farm, and in the rounding out of a long career he has lieen financially successful. He had a sister named Mary, older than himself, and has four full brothers, viz. : William, James, Charles and Montgomery, and one sister, Martha. Mr. Madden is a Democrat. James Madden, the fourth son of AVilliam and Elizabeth ^Madden, was born in Little Beaver township, this county, in 1823. He was reared on the farm, and received a good education. For seven years he was engaged in teaching, and afterward was employed as a clerk for twelve years, when, on account of ill-health, he was obliged to give up that occupation in 1859. He purchased 100 acres of land. The discovery of coal rendered this land very valuable. Mr. Madden was married, in 1852, to Nancy, daughter of Esquire Thomas Cunningham, of this county, and they have four sons and four daughters, as follows: Thomas, now in the west; Nora, a graduate of Mt. Union College, Ohio, now teaching in a seminary in Washington, Kan.; William, now gone to Califor- nia; John, JList returned from California; Ellie, married to John McGeorge; Charles, at home; Alice, at home, and Jennie. Mr. Madden has, by his own untiring industry, secured for himself in his declining years a comfortable home. Politically, he is a Democrat. Joseph Malone (deceased), late farmer, was born in 1817. The family came originally from Maryland Emery, father of our subject, came here with his parents when a boy. He married Deborah Boen, who bore him ten children, five of whom are now living. Emery died Aug. 2, 1835, and his wife Deborah, Oct. 3, 1835. Joseph, in 1856, with Samuel Jackson, purchased 100 acres of laud, which they owned in partnership for less than one year, Jackson's share being purchased by Mr. Malone. Joseph was married, in 1876, to Caroline, daughter of Michael Fry, and thej- have had five children: Michael (deceased), Josephine, Frances Caroline, Marj' Elizabeth and Joseph Elmer. Mr. Malone died in 1887, aged seventy years. The widow with her children now reside on the homestead. Mr. Malone was a member of the Presbyterian church; Mrs. Malone is a Methodist. .

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luA F. Mansfield, cannel coal dealer, P. O. Cannelton, was born in Poland, Ohio, June 27, 1842, and is a sun of Kirtland and Lois Mansfield. His grandfather was Captain Jack Mansfield, of Wallingford, Conn., who for " coolness, firmness and punctuality" in storming Redoubt No. 10, at Yorktown, Va., was commended and promoted to captain by General Washington. Ira F. attended Poland College until he was fifteen years old, when he was placed to learn the machine and moulder's trade at Pittsburgh, Pa. He was married, Dec. 11, 1872, to Lucy E., daughter of Dr. E. Mygatt, and their children are Kirtland Mygatt, born Jan. 29, 1874; Mary Lois, born June 28, 1877; Henry Beauchamp, born April 3, 1880. In August, 1862, Mr. Mansfield enlisted in Company H, 105th O. V. I., and was promoted to orderly sergeant, second and first lieutenam, and for "conspicuous bravery" at the battles of Lookout Mountain and 3Iissionary Ridge, was breveted captain, and assigned as A. Q. M. 14th A. C. He marched with "Sherman down to the sea," up through the Carolinas, and took part in the grand review at Wash- ington in May, 1865. He bought out the cannel coal mines in October, 1865, and has operated them successfully every year since. He was justice of the peace and treasurer of Darlington township eighteen years, and representative of Beaver county in the state legislature in 1880 and 1881. In politics he is a Republican. He is ruling elder and Sunday-school superintendent in Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian chunh. R. Howard Marks, farmer and fruit grower, P. O. Beaver, was born in Hancock county, W. Va., June 12, 1854, and is a son of A. J. and Sarah (Hall) Marks. His father was born in Allegheny county April 5, 1825, and was a son of Samuel and Mary

(Free) i\Iarks, also natives of Pennsylvania and of French and Dutch origin . A. J. fol-

lowed farming, but \^ as also engaged in the manufacture of plows for a year. He came to Beaver county in 1869 from West Virginia, and spent the remaining portion of his life on the farm in Brighton township, where he died in 1884. He married in 1851 Sarah Hall, a native of Washington county. Pa. , who is of English descent and resides on the farm in Brighton township. Their children now living are Jennie, wife of Charles Summer, and R. Howard. The latter was reared on the farm, received his education in Pittsburgh and the old academy at Beaver, and has made farming and fruit growing the business of his life. He married in Beaver county, in 1876, Viola, daughter of J. L. McKenzie. She was born in Beaver county, and was of English descent. This union was blessed with one child, Edna. Mrs. Marks died in 1883, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Marks is also a member. Politically he is a Republican. Alfred P. Marshall, attorney, a member of the firm of Marshall & McCoy, of Beaver and Rochester, Pa., was born in Lawrence county. Pa., May 17, 1850, and is a son of Joseph and Delilah (Houk) Marshall, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish descent, former by occupation a farmer. Alfred P. is the fourteenth in a familj' of twenty children, fifteen of whom grew to maturity, and twelve of whom are still living. He was reared on the farm and attended common schools, and Westminister College, Pa., and Mount Union College, Ohio. Commencing at the age of seventeen he taught school in winters, and attended school in the summers, for seven years. He then began the study of law at Ridgeway, Elk county, Pa., in the office of Hon. John G. Hall, and subsequently came to Beaver, where he completed his studies with S. B. Wilson. He was admitted to the bar in 1876, and has been in active practice ever since. Mr. Marshall was married, Oct. 18, 1886, to Cora F., daughter of Charles H. and Amanda (Clark) Bentel, natives of Pennsylvania and of Irish descent. Mrs. Marshall is a member of the Presbyterian church, Mr. Marshall, of the U. P. church; in politics he he is a Republican John Marshall, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born on his present farm in 1818. His grandfather, Hugh Marsliall. who was the early pioneer of the family in this country, came from Ireland about 1790, and located in Westmoreland county. Pa. In 1796 he settled in Big Beaver township, where he purchased a tract of land containing 400 acres. He married Margaret Jack, who bore him four sons, one dying when young. He remained on this property until his death in 1839, previous to which he divided his BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 691 land among his three sons, John, Hugh and William, each receiving 100 acres, the father reserving the remaining 100 acres until his death. John, the eldest son, was born in 1788. He was all his life a farmer, and at his deatli owned 500 acres. He married Elizabeth, daughter of David Clark, and had four sons and one daughter. He died in 1863, and his wife in 1865. His son John (our subject) received a common-school education, and has always been a farmer. He owns 250 acres of laud, 150 of which is a part of the 400-acre tract purchased by his grandfather. In 1868 he married Mary, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Stevenson) Shurlock, and they have four children: Samuel John, Sarah Elizabeth, Margaret and Mary. Mr. Marshall has been an industrious farmer, and enjoys the comforts of a pleasant home. His wife and children are members of the Methodist church. In political preference he is a Republican. M.\RViN M.\RSHAi.L, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, is the third son and fourth child of John and Elizabeth (Clark) Marshall. In early childhood he began work on his father's farm, and now owns 250 acres of the 400 purchased by his grandfather, Hugh. He received a common-school education. April 2, 1863, he was married to Margaret, daughter of John Dowling, and she dying March 14, 1864, Mr. Marshall married, Nov. 17, 1870, Sarah, daughter of John and Sophia (Barnes) Garvin. By her he had six children: James Calvin, Marvin Clark, Elizabeth Bell, Edna Clarissa, John Garvin and Sarah Cornelia. In 1871 Mr. Marshall came into possession of his present farm, and since that time has resided on it. He owns another farm of 120 acres, besides other lauds, and has carried on stock raising extensively and profitably. He and his family are members of the New School Covenanters church; politically he is a Bepublican. Hugh J. Marshall, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in 1831, the youngest son of John and Elizabeth (Clark) Marshall. He was born and reared on the farm and received a liberal education. In 1853 he married Amanda, daughter of Richard Hudson, and by her had five children: John, Mary E. (Mrs. Patterson), Amos, Matilda (Mrs. Crawford) and Robert James, a practicing physician. Mrs. Marshall died in 1870, and in 1871 he married Mary E., daughter of William McCaughtry. By her he had eight children, five of whom are living: Anna Belle, Maggie J., Elmer E., Idella and Edsie. Mr. Marshall purchased his present farm of 194 acres in 1857. It is underlaid with limestone and a superior quality of fire-brick clay, and was formerly the property of Shipman Newkirk. Mr. Marshall has been a justice of the peace for fifteen years. He was also elected county commissioner by the Republican party. He is an industrious and prosperous farmer, highly respected by his neighbors. J. P. Martin, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in Beaver county, in 1828, and has resided there ever since. His grandfather, captain, afterward major, Hugh Martin, came from Ireland to America about the year 1770, and afterward served with distinction in the revolution as an Indian scout and commander of reconnoitering parties, in which capacity he met with many unusual and dangerous experiences. After the war Ma j. Martin purchased 1,500 acres of land in Western Pennsylvania. At his death this was divided between his three sons, one of whom, James, the father of our subject, came to Beaver county in 1798. He settled upon a portion of the estate, which he cultivated until his death. He married Mary, daughter of Capt. Daniel Leisure, a distinguished resident of Westmoreland county, and a soldier of revolutionary renown. To them were born twelve children. James P., the youngest, received his education at Greers- burg Academy, which he left at the age of sixteen, and engaged in farming. He settled upon his portion of the estate purchased by his grandfather, which now amounts to 160 acres. In 1850 Mr. Martin married Mary, daughter of John Imbrie, of Big Beaver township, and became the father of nine children, one of whom is deceased. They are James Rankin, now district attorney; Nancy Rosalie, now Mrs. Duff; John Imbrie, now deputy sheriff: Hugh Wilmer; Mary India, now Mrs. Hall; De Lorme, Lila J. and

Jerry C . Mr. Martin has been quite prominent in the political councils of the Repub- lican party in Beaver county, having filled all of the township offices, and also having been elected sheriff" of the county, in which position he served from Jan. 1, 1876, until 1879, a period of three years. .

692 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

J. Rankin Martin, district attorney, Beaver Falls, was born in Darlington township, this county, Jan. 14. 1852, son of James P. and Mary C. (Imbrie) Martin, natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent. His father, who is a farmer in Darlington township, this county, served one term as sheriff of Beaver county . His family consisted of nine children, five sons and three daughters living, J. Rankin being the eldest child. Our subject received his education in the district schools. Darlington Academy and Westminster College. He remained on the farm until 1876, when he was appointed deputy sheriff under his father, and served in that capacity three years. In 1879 he began to read law with Agnew

W. ; in politics a Democrat. Charles W. May, Beaver Falls, was born near Wilkinsburgh, Allegheny county, April 8, 1827. He married Miss Mary Anderson, of Pittsburgh, July 27, 1848, and resided in Allegheny and Pittsburgh until 1859, when they moved to Beaver. At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he raised a company of soldiers and was commissioned captain of the same Nov. 13, 1861. The companj^ was assigned to the lOlst Regiment, P. V. and known as Company F. They took part in the siege of Yorktown, the engagements at Williamsburgh, Ya., Fair Oaks or Seven Pines, the seven days' battle before Richmond, the engagements at Kinston, N. C, Whitehall, N. C. and Gohlsboro, N. C, also in the skirmishes at Blackwater, Ya., and South West Creek. He had command of the regiment after the battle of Fair Oaks, but resigned Jan. 17, 1863. He then removed to Pittsburgh, being employed as a master and pilot of steamboats on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and lived there until 1875, when he moved to Beaver Falls. He was elected to council for the 6th ward Feb. 18, 1879. He established the hardware store of May tt Co. June 19, 1879, and continued in business until BICGRAPHIES WEST SIDE, 693

September, 1886, when he sold out to Merriinan& Dawson. He had only one child, James M., now superintendent of Beaver Falls Steel Works, who was born in Pittsburgh, Dec. 25, 1849. James M. received his education at the old Beaver Academy, and finished at the Pittsburgh Central High School in 1867. He then read medicine under Dr. C. Emmerling, of Pittsburgh, and attended Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, and Bellevae Hospital Medical College of New York, where he was graduated in 1870. He practiced in Pittsburgh and St. Louis, Mo., and came to Beaver Falls in 1875. Oct. 2, 1877, he married Hannah, daughter of John and Cynthia (Murphy) Reeves, and they have four children: Charles Reeves, born April 3, 1879; John Walton, born Oct. 9, 1880; James Moore, born Oct. 14, 1883, and Arthur Largue, born April 10, 1887. Oct. 1, 1875, James M. May accepted a position in the office of the Beaver Falls Steel Works, then known by the firm name of Abel, Redder & Co., and has been superintendent and general manager for the past eight years. He was elected a school director Feb. 18, 1879, was made secretary of the board June 3, 1879, and held the office during his three First National Bank, Beaver years' term . He helped to organize and is a director of the Falls Street Railway, Beaver Falls Glass Company (Limited), Beaver Falls Marginal Railroad, Beaver Falls Art Tile Company, and Beaver Falls Board of Trade, of which he is also secretary. He is a F. & A. M., Worshipful Master of Beaver Valley Lodge No. 478 A. Y. M., Most Excellent H. P. of Harmony Chapter 306 R. A. M., R. A- (Past Regent); politically he is a Republican. William C. Megown, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Butler county. Pa. Dec. 22, 1823, and is a son of James and Jane (Campbell) INIegown, the former a native of County Down, Ireland, and the latter of Westmoreland county, Pa. They located in New Brighton, this county, in 1836, and in what is now Beaver Falls in 1837, returning in 1839 to New Brighton, where they lived and died, the father in 1864. James Megown was a bricklayer by trade, also a brick manufacturer, and did some business as a contractor and builder. His children were Jane, Samuel R., Rachel, Sabina, James, William C, Martha, Robert, John, Elizabeth, Thomas J. and Sarah A. William C. was reared in Beaver county from thirteen years of age, and learned the bricklayer's trade with his father and eldest brother, which business he followed until 1855. In 1868 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since been engaged in business -as a contractor and builder. He was one of the contractors who built the Central hotel, the Eleventh Street public school, engine house and old File Works of Beaver Falls, and the courthouse at New Lisbon, Ohio. He built the first culvert on the Pittsburg & Erie railroad. He is a F. & A. M.; has served as a member of the council of Beaver Falls; in politics he is a Democrat. William Mellon, miller, Beaver Falls, was born in Westmoreland counly Pa., Oct. 28, 1821, and is a son of John and Sarah (Larimer) Mellon. His paternal grandfather was Archie Mellon, a linen weaver, who came from Ireland in 1816 and settled near Greensburg, Pa. He married Lizzie Armour, by whom he had seven sons and two daughters: Armour, Thomas. Andrew, John, William, Samuel, Archie, Nancy (Mrs. Richard Graham) and Margaret. Mr. Mellon's maternal grandfather was David Lari- mer, of Scotch descent, whose ancestors were pioneers of Westmoreland county. John Mellon was a native of Ireland. In 1831 he located in Allegheny county and eiccted a grist mill in Wilkins township, which he conducted until 1845. He then removed to New Sewickley, engaged in farming, and died there Feb. 19, 1868. He reared a family of nine children: William, Thomas, Elizabeth (Mrs. William Gill), Archie, Caroline (Mrs. Christian Hershey), John A., Samuel, Andrew J. and George W. William was reared in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. In 1849, with his brother-in-law, William Gill, he purchased a gristmill in North Sewickley, and in 1874 he bought the Beaver Falls Grist Mill. In 1882 he sold out and opened a feed store, which he carried on until 1885. In 1853 Mr. Mellon married Mary J., daughter of Alexander and Ann (Wiley) Johnson, of North Sewickley township, by whom he had nine children: Alice (Mrs. MacShauer), Caroline, John, William, Anna, Ellen (Mrs. Samuel Miller), Maggie, Thomas and George. 694 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Augustus Meyer, general superintendent and manager of the Beaver Valley Manu- facturing Co.'s works at Bridgewater, was born in Allegheny City, Pa., April 28, 1850, and is a son of Daniel and Lottie (Fisher) Meyer, natives of Germany. His father, who was a professional gardner, came to Allegheny City from Germany in 1835, and carried on gardening. His family consisted of nine children, three of whom are now living. Augustus, the seventh child, war reared in Allegheny county, Pa., and attended the common .schools. Early in life he learned the shearman's trade, and after working at same for a time he accepted a position as assistant superintendent of the Hosey House- Company, Pittsburgh, manufacturers of steel, which he filled for fourteen years. In 1886 he accepted his present position, and the same year moved to Bridgewater. Mr. Meyer was married, in 1872, to Mary, daughter of John C. Will, and of German descent. Their children are: Callie, Dora M., John H. andLottie. Mr. andMrs. Meyer are members of the Lutheran church. He is a Republican, and a member of the council of Bridgewater. William Meyer, glass presser, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh April 14, 1853. His parents, George and Clarissa (Miller) Meyer, natives of Germany, came to America about 1842 and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. William was reared and educated in that city, and there learned his trade, which same he has followed since 1862. He located in Beaver Falls in 1879, and has since been in the employ of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works Company. In 1887 he invented and secured a patent for a needle curtain rack, used exclusively for lace curtains, that has already reached an extensive sale. Mr. Meyer married, in 1881, Mary, daughter of John Maus, of Beaver Falls, and has three children: Ida, William and Harry. In politics he is a Republican. George B. 3kIiCHEL, merchant tailor, Beaver Falls, was born in Saxonburg, Butler county. Pa., March 14, 1856, and is a son of George and Eliza (Seibert) Michel. His father was a native of Germany, and is now a prominent farmer of Butler county. His mother was a native of Lancaster, Pa., and a daughter of Frederick Seibert, a pioneer of Butler county. Mr. Michel was reared in Saxonburg, and served a three years'" apprenticeship at the tailor's trade in Allegheny City, after which he worked as a journeyman seven years in Pittsburgh and three years in Beaver Falls. In 1883 he- embarked in business for himself in Beaver Falls. He carries a large and complete stock of goods, and has established an extensive and growing trade. William Miller is one of the oldest citizens in this section of Beaver county. He was born in 1802, in Northampton county. Pa., the son of Robert and Catherine-

( Williams) Miller, who were parents of ten children, of whom William was the fourth child. Robert was a farmer, left his native countj' in 1808 and settled in Washington county; there he remained one year on a rented farm, and in 1809 came to Beaver county and purchased a farm of 200 acres between Big Beaver creek and Little Beaver creek, where he passed the remainder of his life. He was accidentally killed, in 1815,. at the age of forty-four years, by a falling piece of timber. His widow died in 1846, aged sixty-eight years. William is now the only remaining member of his family living. Alexander, his grandfather, came from Ireland and settled in Northampton county. Pa., where he remained and died. He was a farmer, and father of ten children. William,, the subject of this .sketch, was reared on a farm, and has always followed agricultural pursuits. In 1827 he married Margaret Crawford, daughter of Robert Crawford, and six ciiildren was the result of this marriage, one now living: Rufina. Mr. Miller has- retired from farming, but still owns the property, 120 acres, which he purchased iu 1833. His wife died in 1867, aged sixty-four years. Mr. Miller has lived near his present home for seventy-eight years.

W. I. Miller, secretary and treasurer of the Phoenix Glass Works, Phillipsburgh, P. O. Beaver, was born in AVellsburg, Brooke county, Va., Nov. 27, 1843. His parents, William and Jane (Blair) Miller, natives of Virginia and of Scotch and German descent, came to Carlisle, Pa., about 1836. Hisfather was a prominent man, and served one term as sheriff of Brooke county. Our subject attended school in his native county and the academy in Washington county two years. He worked at farm work untiL ^BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 695

1861, when he enlisted at Wheeling, Va., in the First Regiment, V. V. I., Company P, and served two years. On his return he carried on the hardware business for two years at Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He then went to Pittsburgh, where he was employed as clerk. Then he was assistant auditor of the fast freight line on the Pennsylvania Kailroad for four years. He has been engaged in the manufacturing business since 1877, and was one of the principal movers in the organization of the Phoenix Glass Company, which was organized in 1880. Since then he has been secretary and treasurer of the company, and the success of the business is largely due to his personal efforts and energy. Mr. Miller was married in 1870 to Clara, daughter of Captain William Dean, of Pittsburgh, and of Scotch descent. This union has been blessed with four children: Jane B., Clara D., William D. and Stanley B. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Pres- byterian church. He is a chairman of the Beaver County Republican Committee, and burgess of Beaver borough. He is a member of the G. A. R. Thom.\s Laughlin Minesincer, merchant, P. O. Smith's Ferry, son of Godfrey and Sarah (Laughlin) Minesinger, natives of this county, was born on the Minesinger farm, near Smith's Ferrv, April 12, 1844. His grandfather came from Prussia about 1800, and located near Frankfort Springs. Godfrey ^linesinger was a stonemason, and spent a number of years in the building business in Alabama. He took the contracts on the B. & O. Railroad, and built one pier of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. With his sons, Thomas and John, he bought out the interest of other heirs in the James Minesinger farm near Smith's Ferry, and the farm was divided between the sons. Thomas bought out John's share and subsequently sold it all. Godfrey was a Whig and afterward a Republican. His wife was a member of the Presbyterian church. The subject of this sketch received a common-school education, and when sixteen years old served a three years' apprenticeship at blacksmithing. He followed the river for four years as government engineer. During the war he was on the lower Mississippi river on transport and dispatch boats, and witnessed the engagtment at Memphis and Ihe second one at Fort Donelson. After the war he drilled oil wells with good success, and was also with his brother five years on a garden farm, and supplied the oil field. For ten years he was assistant ticket agent at Smith's Ferry. He then spent one year on the farm, and subsequently bought out H. J. Boyd's store in 1880, which he has since carried on, and has become a prosperous merchant. He was also assistant postmaster at Smith's Ferry for five years. His residence is at Glasgow. Mr. Minesinger was married, in 1866, to Narcissa B., daughter of Jesse Smith, of Ohio township. Three chil- his dren have blessed this union : Jesse, a blacksmith at Pittsburgh : John L., clerk in father's store, and Eddie, at school. All are members of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Minesinger died Feb. 4, 1878, and Mr. Minesinger married for his second wife Mary Ecoflf, of German descent, who has borne him one child, Thomas, Jr. Our subject is secretarj^ of Glasgow Lodge, No. 485, F. & A. M. Politically he is a Republican. David Minis (deceased; was born in Ireland in 1794, and was a son of John and Mary Minis, who came to America in 1801 and settled on a farm in Butler county. Pa. They had six sons and one daughter, who grew to maturity, of whom David was the youngest. His earliest schooling was received in Butler county; he also attended school in Economy township, where he lived with an elder brother on a farm. Before arriv- ing at his majority he went to Pittsburgh and worked in the woolen mills for several years; then engaged as collector for a book firm, and afterward embarked in mercantile business in Pittsburgh. In 1825 he came to Beaver and established a general country store, which he carried on until past middle life. He then bought a farm and made agriculture the business of his remaining life. He died Feb. 16, 1875. His wife, whose maiden name was Rachel H. Berry, was born in Maryland. She had two children — Anna and David — and died in 1866. Anna is the only living member of the family. Her brother died in the service of his country, in 1862. He was born in Beaver, attended the common schools, was graduated from Jefferson College, studied medicine and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced his profession in Beaver until 1861, when he enlisted in the 48th Regiment of Cavalry, and was 696 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. appointed surgeon of the regiment. He was on detached service, and was at the battle of Koanoke Island. He died Feb. 14, 1862, from the effects of exposure while in the service. He was married in Beaver, to Sarah H., daughter of Hon. Daniel Agnew. Our subject and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he served as steward and class leader. He was a Whig, and afterward a Republican. James Mitchell, farmer and gardener, A'anport, was born in Beaver county. Sept 23, 1833, and is a son of Joseph and Ann (McCreery) Mitchell, the former born in Ireland and the latter in Pennsylvania, of Irish descent. His father, who was a farmer and merchant, was successful in business, and at the time of his death was the owner of 300 acres of land in Borough township. He died in 1877, having been a resident of Borough township since 1838. James, who is the third in a family of six children, attended the common schools, and has made farming his business. He is an industrious and liberal man. He was married, in 1858, to the eldest daughter of Captain Thomas Greenlee, of Yanport, and they have three children. Sue Annie, Floretta and Stella. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. He is a Democrat in politics, and has served fifteen years as school director in Borough township. J. W. Mitchell, undertaker, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Beaver county in 18.")2. His parents. Samuel T. and Nancy, had six children, J. W. being the third son. Samuel T. was a farmer in South Beaver township. J. W. received a liberal education, and at the age of nineteen years learned the blacksmith's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He was married, in 1877, to Miss Mary B., daughter of John W. Funkhouser. of this county, and tliey have two children, Mary Florence and Pearl B. Mr. Mitchell has for twelve years carried on blacksmithing at his present place. He is also engaged in undertaking, embalming, etc., and has a livery attached. He is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; politically, a Prohibitionist. Samuel Mitchell, retired, P. O. Xew Brighton, was born in South Beaver township Jan. 24, 1812. His grandfather, Hugh, came from Ireland about 1789 and settled in Westmoreland county. Pa. James, a son of this pioneer, was twelve years of age when his father came to Beaver county. He married Isabella Newell, who bore him three children, of whom Samuel is the eldest. James died in 1842, aged sixty -three years. He was a farmer and owned 400 acres of land. Samuel received a good education and taught school ten years. In 1842 he married Eliza, daughter of James Ken- nedy, of this county, and by her had three children: James S. (deceased), Scott and Joseph. ]\Irs. Mitchell died in 1871, aged sixty-two years. Mr. Mitchell has retired from active business life, and resides with his son Scott, on the homestead. Heis one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the township. His second son, Scott, was born in 184o, and married, in 1869, M. J. Wilson. Their children are Eliza M., Samuel W., Edwin Scott, Ann L., Frank Stanley, Albert Ross and Eliza Bell. The family are members of the United Presbyterian church; Mr. Mitchell is a Republican. John G. Moffet, stonemason, Beaver Falls, was born in Raccoon township, this county, April 18, 1833, and is a son of Robert and Rebecca (Scott) Moffet, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Scotland. His maternal grandfather was James Scott, a native of Scotland and a pioneer farmer of Ohio township, tliis county. Robert Moflfet was an early settler ip Raccoon township. In early life he followed the river, .steamboating between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, and later operated a grist and tlouring mill in Raccoon township, near Shippingport, until his death. He had eleven children, of whom seven survive: James, John G., Rebecca (Mrs. William Rambo), Catherine (Mrs. John Weigel), Mary F.. Isaac and Emily (Mrs. Charles Moore). Our subject was reared in Raccoon township and learned the trades of bricklayer, stonemason and stonecutter in New Brighton, and with the exception of three years that he was in the army he has followed that occupation since 1850. He enlisted Aug. 25, 1862, in Company A, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, participated in the battles of Chancellors- ville, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Kilpatrick'sraid to Richmond, Winchester, and other engagements, and was mustered out of the service June 16, 1865. In 1867 Mr. Moffet settled in Beaver Falls, where he has since resided. In 1855 he married Matilda, daugh- BIOGKAPIIIKS WEST SIDE. 69T ter of William Knowles, of Raccoon township, and has five children living: Belle (Mrs. Thomas Moore), Sarah (Mrs. Felix O'Neal), Robert M., Tillaand John. Mr. Moffet is a member of the Methodist Protestant church, the G. A. R. &ud K. of L. He is a F. &

A. M. ; in politics a Republican. Joseph Moody, farmer, was born in Hookstown, Greene township, this county,.

. is of Jan 4, 1835. and a son John and Margaret (McClure) Mood.y . His father was born in Northampton county. Pa., and his mother in Beaver county. His paternal and maternal ancestors were of Scotch origin, and have been residents of Pennsylvania for many years. His father came to Beaver county and settled at Hookstown, in 1819, on land which is now a part of that village. He died in 1864. Joseph is the second of a family of seven children, four of whom are now living. He attended the school at Hookstown, and remained on the farm until 1862, when he enlisted in Company H, 140th Regiment,. P. V. I., serving as second duty sergeant. He was in the battle of Chancellorsvllle and at Gettysburg; was in Hancock's division in front of Pickett's great charge. About three weeks after the battle of Gettysburg he was detailed by the war department, and served until the close of the war; then returned to Beaver county, and farmed for a time at Hookstown. In 1875 he went to Westmoreland county, where he continued farming and stock raising. In 1884 he sold his farm and retired. He came to Beaver borough and bought seventeen and three fourths acres of land with a good brick home and other improvements, where he now resides, the land being worth at least $1,000 per acre. In 1866 he was married to Martha, daughter of Thomas (a farmer) and Susan (Allen) Withrow, natives of Chester county. Pa., and of Scotch descent. Mr. and Mrs. Moody have one child living, Mina. The parents are both members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Moody was an elder in the church while he lived in Westmoreland county. In politics he is a Republican. CoL. Samuel Moody, district passenger agent for the Pennsylvania Company,^ P. O. Beaver, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1850, and is a son of Henry and Mary (Foster) :\Ioody. His mother's parents were of English birth, and she left England with an uncle when a few months old. her parents having died. His father was born in England in 1804, and came to New York when fourteen years old; he spent the remaining portion of his life in that state, dying in 1866, at the age of sixty-two. He was a manufacturer and dealer in leather and boots and shoes. Samuel was the sixth in a family of eleven children. He attended private school in Brooklyn, and when he reached his majority came to Beaver county and settled in Darlington township, where he established a general country store on a small scale. In 1877 he sold out, came to Beaver and embarked in the wholesale tobacco business at Rochester, which he followed until 1885, when he obtained a position with the Pennsylvania Company as traveling passenger agent, and Jan. 1, 1887, he was promoted to his present position. CoL Moody was married. May 24, 1871, to Mary K., daughter of Kirtland Mansfield. Her mother's maiden name was Lois Morse. Her parents were natives of Connecticut, and of Euglish origin. This union has been blessed with two children, Lucy Bordraan and Oliver Beauchamp. In political preferment Col. Moody is a Republican. He served two years as secretary of the Beaver County Agricultural Society; has been a member of the town council and is at present a member of the school board. In 1887 he was appointed lieutenant-oolonel on Governor Beaver's staff. R. A. Moosr, physician, Beaver Falls, was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., Sept. 17, 1821, and is a son of John B. and Polly (Briggs) Moon (both natives of the above county), and is of Scotch descent. He was reared and educated in Jamestown, N. Y., from twelve years of age. He began the study of medicine in 1840. and was graduated from the Cleveland Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1844. He located in Hooks- town, this county, in 1845, where he was in the active practice of his profession for thirty years. In 1875 he came to Beaver Falls, where he has had a large and lucrative practice since. In 1884 his son, Addison S., became associated with him in bu.siness. He studied medicine in the office of his father for several years, and was graduated from Western Reserve Medical College in February, 1884: and also took a special course at. .

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the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, in 1887 and 1888. Our subject was married, in 1846, to Sarah, daughter of William and Mary (Stewart) Sterling, a pioneer family of Greene township, this county, and they have two children: Mary H. (Mrs. Rev. J. Stewart Brandon) and Addison 8. Dr. Moon is one of the oldest practitioners in Beaver county. He and his family are active members of the Presbyterian church. Politically he is a Republican

Alfked R. Mooke, justice of the peace, was born in Beaver March 2, 1819, and is a son of Hon. Robert and Mary (Stibbs) Moore, natives of Pennsylvania and of English and Irish descent. His grandfather, Henry Moore, was a physician and practiced in Washington county, Pa.; Robert, his second son, was educated at Jefferson College, when it was an academy. In 1802 he (Robert) came to Beaver county to practice law, and soon gained for himself a prominent place in the county, and was elected a member of t!ie legislature. He represented this district in congress when it embraced a considerable portion of the state, and served two terms. When the project of building the Erie canal was agitated in 1829, the people of Beaver county again turned to him and sent him to the legislature to advocate the construction of the canal, which he did to the satisfaction of his constituents. Alfred R. is one of a family of eight children, of whom four are still living, two in Beaver. His sister, Elizabeth, is the wife of Hon. Daniel Agnew. Squire Moore was brought up in Beaver, attended the old academy and spent two years (1831-32) in Washington College. One of his first business exploits was assisting in the survey of the Erie canal. He afterward went on the river as clerk of a steamboat, and it being a busj' time on the river he found it a very congenial place for an ambitious young man. He remained on the water for eighteen years. In 1847 he was elected treasurer of Beaver county; he then clerked for the county commissioners for four years. In 1860 he was elected register and recorder, and was re-elected in 1863. He served nine years as United States storekeeper. In 1887 he waselected justice of the peace, and still holds the office. He was married in November, 1843, to Jane, daughter of Col. Henry Small, of the war of 1812. Her parents were of Geiman and Scotch- Irish descent. Squire Moore has reared his family in Beaver borough. His eldest sons are graduates of Washington and Jefferson College. Robert, the eldest, now deceased, studied law, and at the time of his death was a partner with H. Hice. Alfred S. and Winfield S. are attorneys. Isaac H. is a physician in Jasper county, Iowa, and has served two years as president of the County Medical Society. The last two sons were graduates of the Millersville State Normal School. Isaac H. completed his medical education at the Universitj" of Pennsylvania. The Squire and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he has been a Whig and a Republican.

Alfred S. ]Mooiie, the senior member of the firm of A. S. »fc W. S. 3Ioore, attorneys at law% Beaver, was born in Beaver, Pa., Sept. 13, 1846, and is a sou of Alfred R. and Jane (Small) Moore, natives of this county. His mother was of German and Scotch-Irish origin. His father is of English descent, and has been a well-known citizen of Baaver county for man}" years. He holds the office of justice of the peace in Beaver. In early life he was a clerk on a steamboat, and also served a number of years as a captain. In 1846 he was elected county treasurer. From 1861 till 1867 he was register and recorder. His family consists of seven children, of whom Alfred S. is the second. He was reared in Beaver, attended the common schools and the Beaver Acad- emy. When his father was elected register and recorder, he became clerk in his office, and continued till 1864, when he entered Jefferson College, at Cannonsburg. He was graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with the class of 1867. Immediately upon his graduation he went west, and engaged in railroading, and soon worked up to the position of conductor. He resigned in 1869, returned to his native town, studied law under S. B. Wilson, and was admitted to the bar in 1871. He then went to Warren county, where he practiced for a few months. In March, 1873, he removed to Butler county, where he practiced his profession till the close of 1875. He then returned to Beaver county. In 1880 he was elected district attorney for this county, and served three years. Since then he has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profes- BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 699

-sion in connection with his brother. He was married in Washington county, Pa., Oct. 18, 1882, to Cecelia, daugliterof Harrison Richardson.. She is of Scotch-Irish origin. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is a trustee and a teaclier in the Sabbath-school. In politics he is a Republican. WiNFiELD S. MooHE, attorney, Beaver, is the junior member of the firm of A. S. & W. S. Moore, of Beaver and Beaver Falls. He was born in Brighton township June 14, 1853, the fourth in a family of eight children of Alfred R. and Jane (Small) Moore. He attended the public schools here and the Beaver Academy, and was graduated from the MillersviUe State Normal School in 1873. He then accepted a position as principal of the schools at New Galilee, where he remained two years. He studied law with the law firm of Wilson & Moore, of Beaver, and was admitted to the bar March 15, 1876, since which time he has practiced in this county. June 12, 1879, he was married to Mary, daughter of I. N. Atkins, a merchant of Beaver. Her parents are of English descent. Mrs. Moore was born and raised in Beaver, and is a graduate of Beaver Col- lege and Musical Institute. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Moore: Daniel Ague w (named for our subject's uncle, Hon. Daniel Agnew); Mary Olive, and Maud Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He takes an active interest in the Sabbath school, and is now superintendent of the Beaver M. E. Sunday school. In politics he is a Republican. Samuel A. Mooke, farmer, P. O. Black Hawk, was born in this county in 1820. His grandfather, Robert Moore, came from County Down, Ireland, in 1788, and located in Westmoreland county. Pa. He subsequently came to Beaver county and bought 100 acres of land near where is now the village of Enon Valley. He married Isabella Chambers, by whom were born five children, all sons. The father died at the age of

eifhty-eight j^ears. Robert, t. e second son, was born on the ocean in 1788, and was twelve years old when his family came to Beaver county. He purchased 160 acres of land. He married Jane, daughter of Samuel Andrews, also of County Down, Ireland, and they had eight children, six of whom are living, Samuel A. being the eldest. Robert Moore purchased the farm now owned by Samuel A. in 1834, and remained there until his death; he died in 1864, at the age of seventy-five years. His wife died in 1877, aged seventy-two years. Samuel A. was educated at the log school house, and remained at home until forty years old; then engaged in mercantile business for six years. He purchased the old homestead at his father's death, ai^d has since resided there. He was married in 1852 to Margaret, daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Hunter) McKinzie, of this county, and they have five children: Robert M., a carpenter; Charles F., a farmer; Sherman Andrews, now a school teacher and student at college; Mattie Jane, now Mrs. McClure; and Meribah Isabella, now Mrs. McMillin. Mr. INIoore is a highly respected

-farmer and has been successful in his business pursuits . He is a member of the Presby- terian church; politically a Republican.

Robert H. Morris, glass presser, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh Oct. 9, 1851, and is a son of Henry R. and Catherine (Williams) Morris, of Wales. His paternal grandfather, Robert Morris, and his maternal grandfather, Thomas Williams, were natives of Wales and pioneers of Pittsburgh. Robert H. learned his trade with T. McKee & Bros., and worked at it in Pittsburgh from 1860 until 1879. He then located in Beaver ifalls and became one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works Company, where he has since been employed and is interested as a stockholder. In 1880 he married Agnes, daughter of John and Jane (Nicholson) Bream, of Pittsburgh, and has two children: Robeit and John. Mr. Morris is serving his second term as member of the board of directors of the Flint Glass Works Company. He is a member

of the I. O. O. F. ; in politics a Republican. George W. Morrison, assistant cashier Economy Savings Bank, Beaver Falls, was born in Frankfort Springs, Feb. 24, 1838, and is a son of James and Mary (Dungan) Morrison. His paternal grandfather, James Morrison, was born in Ireland in 1771, came to America in 1783, and settled in Pittsburgh. He was its pioneer merchant, and was one of the founders and directors of the Bank of Pittsburgh. He was also engaged in 700 HISTORY OF BEAVER COrNTY. farming in Hanover township, this county, and afterward removed to Mt. Vernon, Ohio,, •where he died. His children were Nancy (Mrs. Benjamin Kendrick), Mary (Mrs. William Robb), James and John. Mr. ^Morrison's maternal grandfather, James Dun- gan, Philadelphia, was a bookbinder, and had the contract for binding the first edition of quarto Bibles printed in America, which was published by Mathew Carey in 1802. In 1801 he married Johanna Holland. Her grandfather, Thomas Holland, who was- captain of a merchant vessel, left England and settled in Philadelphia. Her father, Nathaniel Holland, served his apprenticeship with Benjamin Franklin, and afterward carried on the printing business established by the latter for over two years. In 1805 James Dungan and wife settled at Frankfort Springs, and engaged in farming, also keeping hotel there. He gave Frankfort Springs its name, and lived there until his death. His- wife died when aged eighty-four years, leaving five children, thirty-five grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. James Morrison, father of George W., was born in 1801, settled at Frankfort Springs in 1828, and engaged in mercantile business there. He served as postmaster and county auditor, and died in 1871. His children were Jane (Mrs. Robert Shannon), Nancy (Mrs. Robert Mercer), Johanna H. (Mrs. William Mer- cer), James D., George W., Mary R., Alexander ard Lavinia. George W. served as clerk in his father's store until 1869, wiien he went to Beaver Falls and entered the employ of the Economy Savings Institution, and has been assistant cashier since 1885. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Western File Co., secretary of H. M. Myers it Co. (Limited) Shovel Works, and treasurer of the Beaver Falls School Board. In 1865- he married Mary E., daughter of Hon. William and Jane (Riddell) Sturgeon, of Wash- ington county, Pa., and by her has two children: William S. and Mary R. Mr. Mor- rison and family are members of the Presbyterian church. Alex.\nder Mourison, salesman, Beaver Falls, was born in Frankfort Springs^ Nov. 4, 1841, and is a son of James and Mary A. (Dungan) Morrison. His paternal grandfather, James Morrison, a native of Ireland, was a pioneer of Pittsburgh. Hi& maternal grandparents were James and Johanna (Holland) Dungan, who settled at Frank- fort Springs in 1805. [See sketch of George W^. Morrison.] Mr. Morrison clerked in his native town for several years, and also practiced dentistry there and at Steuben- ville, Ohio, ten years. In 1862 he enlisted in the 84th O. V. I. and was honorably discharged after five months' service, and also served as sergeant in Company C. 193d P. V.

I. for four months in 1864. In 1865 he married ]Mary J., daughter of Joseph and Phebe (Floyd) Withrow, of Frankfort Springs, by whom he had four children: Mary D., Charles W., James M. and Helen. Mr. ]\Iorrison located in Beaver Falls in 1884, and has since been in the employ of the Western File Company as traveling salesman. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R., served four years as justice of the peace of Frankfort Springs, and in November, 1887, was elected treasurer of Beaver county. Politically he is a Republican. A. ^Mlmieim, merchant, Bridgewater, of the firm of B. Mulheim & Son, was born in Bridgewater, Nov. 18, 1855, and is a son of Benjamin and Margaret (Snyder) Mul- heim, both natives of Switzerland. The father learned shoemaking in his native country, and coming to America, settled in Pittsburgh, where he worked at his trade, and in 1854 married, the lad}* of his choice having come to America the same year that became. March 4, 1855, he removed to Bridgewater, where he continued his trade. When the war broke out he had about twenty men employed, nearly all of whom enlisted in the army. In 1860 he bought a store in company with Mrs. IMilltr, and three years later he bought his partner's interest. In 1864 he disposed of his interest in the shoe shop to a young man, whom he had reared and taught the trade. Of his five children, four are now living. Our subject received his education in Beaver Seminary and at Duff College, Pittsburgh, where he graduated. He entered his father's store as clerk,, and since 1880 has been a partner. In 1870 he learned the machinist's trade, which he followed for ten years. He has three sister? —Mary, Emma, and Bertha. Mr. Mulheim was married Jan. 8, 1880, to Maud Webster. She is of English descent. Their children are Gertrude, Charles and Albert. Mrs. Mulheim is a member of the Episcopal ehurch. In politics Mr. ]\Iulheim is a Republican. BIOGRAPHIKS WEST SIDE. 701

John Murray, dentist, P. O. West Bridgewater, was born in Ireland Nov. 22, 1813, and came to the United States in August, 1822, willi his parents, James and Mary Murray, who settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. His paternal grandfather, M. J. Murray, was a native of County Down, Ireland, and was descended from the Scotch wlio settled in the northern part of that country. Our subject passed his early youth in Pittsburgli, attended the common schools, also two terms at Allegheny College, and later pursued his studies at a select school in Pittsburgh. He traveled as a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church for twenty years. In 1855 he asked for a location, and was granted one at the Salom, Ohio, Conference, but still continued to preach where most needed until laid aside by age and iutirmity. After retiring from the active ministry he studied dentistry, graduated from the Philadelphia Dental College, and is a successful practi- tioner. He was commissioned a justice of the peace by Gov. P. E. Pattison, but after a short trial, finding its duties uncongenial to his tastes and life, he resigned the office. July 31, 1838, Mr. Murray married L. A. Gorgas. In politics he has always been a Republican; in religion a Methodist. Henry 31. 3Iyees. The Myers family are descended from German ancestrj-. Henry Myers, the grandfather of the subject of this biographical sketch, removed from

Juniata county. Pa , to Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1786, and remained there until his death. His son, Samuel Myers, born in the latter county in 1806, and for many years a popular and successful physician, married Matilda Montz, of Maryland. Their children are Henry M., Noah, John, Mar}', Sarah, Elmira and Matilda, of whom all but one aie still living. Dr. Myers first pursued his profession in Ohio, and subsequenll;^ removed to Elkhart, Ind., where he died in 1861, in his fifty-fifth year. His wife's death occurred in April, 1880, in her sixty-ninth year. Heniy M. Myers was born in Georgetown, Ohio, June 17, 1831, and at the age of three years removed to Jamestown, Mercer county. Pa. In 1845 Cohoes Falls, N. Y., became his home, his father having for a brief time engaged in practice at this point. Here he received instruction at the commcn schools of the place, and became an apprentice to the trade of axe-making and that of a blacksmith. In November, 1849, on the completion of his apprenticeship, he can^e to Pittsburgh, and for eight }'ears was employed as a journeyman, meanwhile increasing his scanty stock of learning by such means as the night schools of that city afforded. Mr. Myers then accepted an aeivantageous offer from Newmyer & Graff, of Allegheny City, and became manager of the axe and shovel works owned by them. After a business connection of twelve years a change of firm rendered his retirement necessary, and in 1869 Beaver Falls became his home, and the present works were organized for the manufacture of shovels, spades, etc., under the firm name of Myers it Armor. In July,

1875, the interest of Mr. Armor wts purchased and tlie firm became H. M. Myers it d ., Limited. Mr. Mj^ers, besides giving much time and thought to his business, has acciuirtd some reputation as an inventor, and taken out many patents for inventions and improved methods in manufacture. Since 1868 he has recorded thirty patents in America, ten in Canada, and fifteen in various European countries. These inventions are eminently practical, and materially decrease the cost of manufacture of shovels, to which they are specially directed. In connection with these patents he has already realized frrm $25,000 to $50,000, and negotiations are now in progress with reference to the organization of a company with a capital stock of $1,000,000 to further develop these inventions. The great saving as a result of their introduction is estimated to exceed $2,000,000 during the lifetime of the patents, which certainly gives Mr. Myers an enviable place on the roll of inventors. He is also with one exception the pioneer in the manufacturing inter- eat at Beaver Falls. Mr. Myers was, Oct. 18, 1855, married to Mary J., daughter of Thomas Bougher, of Pittsburgh. Their children are Charles Henry, George Bennett, Caroline (Mrs. William M. Hamilton), and Amanda (Mrs. Frank M. Wheaton),. Mrs. Myers died Feb. 27, 1864, and on Sept. 14, 1874, he was again married, this time to Ella D., daughter of Nicholas Miller, of Geneseo, 111. Their children are a daughter, Julia L., and a son, Frank Simpson. Mr. Myers gives little attention to political questions, and has confined his interest in public measures to such aid as he may render in 703 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

the promotion of a just and economical municipal government. He is a member of the Second Protestant Methodist church of Beaver Falls, and one of its trustees. A. O. Myers, traveling salesman, P. O. Beaver Falls, v?as born in Allegheny county, Pa., Aug. 17, I860, and is a .son of S. 11. and S. J. (Dunn) Myers, who located in Beaver Falls in 1868, where A. O. was reared and educated. In 1874 our subject engaged as clerk in the store of E. Autenreith, of New Brighton, where he remained four years. In 1879 he commenced business for himself in Beaver Falls (groceries and provisions), which he continued until October, 1885. In October, 1887, he again embarked in the same business, having purchased the well-known store of H. C. and S. R. Patterson, but later sold this business, and is now traveling for a Philadelphia house. Mr. Myers is a member of the Xational Aid Union; politically he is a Republican. C.\PTAiN John J. Nevill, retired farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, ]\Iarch 10, 1810, and is a son of John Nevill, a native of Maryland. His mother was Elizabeth Grant, a distant relative of President Grant. Her father was a spy under General "Washington. They were of English and Scotch-Irish origin. His father, who followed farming all his life, came to Beaver county in 1790, and in 1809 removed to Wayne county, Ohio, where he farmed about ten years; then he retired to Beaver county and settled in Ohio township, where he spent the remaining portion of his life. John J. was reared in this county, and made farming the business of his life, operating also a saw-mill. He was married, in 1833. to Sarah, daughter of Edward Nevill, and has been blessed with following named children: Edward, a farmer; Ruth, wife of Andrew G. Johnson; and Milton. The latter was born and reared in the home where lie now^ resides, and attended the schools of Brighton township. He was married, in 1877, to Maria L., daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Meherge) Gibson, and of English and Scotch Irish descent. This union has been blessed with one child, Samuel G. Captain John J, Nevill was a militiaman for many years, and was a good officer. He is still living, at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. In politics he is a Republican. RouEKT S. Newton, grocer, Beaver Falls, was born in Wayne township (formerly Beaver county), Sept. 8, 1840, and is a son of Jacob and Sarah (Wilson) Newton, both of this county. His paternal grandfather, John Newton, formerly of New Jersey, was a pioneer of Wayne township and a soldier of the war of 1812. He reared a family of twelve children : Philip, John, Euphemia, Polly, James, William, Isaac, David, Mar- garet, Joseph, Betsey and Jacob. The latter was a farmer of Wayne township, and was born, reared and died there. His children were six in number : Mary, Robert S., Syl- vester, Charles, Christiana and William. The maternal grandfather was William Wil- son, captain of a company in the war of 1812 and a pioneer of Wayne township, where he died at the age of ninety-seven years Our subject was reared and educated in Wayne township.. He enlisted August 28, 1861, in Company A, 76tli Keystone Zouaves, and participated in nineteen battles. He lost his right arm at the battle of Deep Bottom, Va., Aug. 16, 1864; was then taken prisoner, but made his escape wiihin seven hours. He was honorablj^ discharged from the service March 15, 1865. In 1867 he settled in Beaver Falls and embarked in the grocery business, in which he has since been successfully engaged. In 1865 he married Emma, daughter of Adam and Delilah (Daniels) Shoemaker, of Wayne township, and has three children: Sarah, Minnie and Robert, Mr. Newton is a member of the Presbyterian church; of the G. A. R. and Union Veteran Legion, the I O. O. F., and Daughters of Rebecca. In politics he is a Democrat. John H. Oiixsm.w, manager Beaver Falls Glass Co., Limited, Beaver Falls, was born in Pitt.sburgh, ]\Iay 17, 1854, and is a son of John and Rosina (Speith) Ohnsman, of Germany, wlio settled in Pittsburgh about 1847. John H. learned the trade of glass presser with Doyle ct Co., of Pittsburgh, and worked in the different glass works of that city from 1860 until 1879. He then located in Beaver Falls, and became one of the organizers of tlie Coiiperative Glass Works, of which he has since been a stockholder, and was one of the employes until May 1, 1887. Nov. 8, 1886, with George E. Smith, BIOGKAPHIES WEST SIDE. 703

he orgiinized the Beaver Falls Glass Co., Limited, of which he is the general manager. Plans were made and ground blown for the new works March 14, 1887, and the manufacture of general pressed and blown glass was begun June 22, 1887. The works are said to have the largest furnace in the United States. In 1881 Mr. Ohnsman married Mary R., daughter of William and Emeline (Knowles-) Shuster, of Lawrence county, Pa., by whom he has two children living: Nelson J. and Mary G. In 1876 Mr. Ohns- man was one of the organizers of the Greenback party in Pittsburgh (South Side), and took an active part in its interest. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant church, and has been superintendent of the Sabbath-school two years. He is independent in politics, but tends toward the Greenback doctrine. August Oschman, glass presser, Beaver Falls, was born in Hesse Cassei, Germany, Nov. 4, 1849, and is a son of William and Christina (Hanner) Oschman, who immigrated to this country in 1854 and settled in Pittsburgh. In 1873 his father removed to West Virginia, and is now engaged in farming there. Mr. Oschman was reared in Pitts- burgh, and served a three-years' apprenticeship at his trade in the glass works of Brice, Walker & Co., after which he worked as a journeyman in that city sixteen 3"ears. In 1879 he came to Beaver Falls and entered the employ of the Cooperative Glass Company, where he is still engaged In 1871 he married Caroline, daughter of Jacob Kerlie, of Pittsburgh, and by her has three children: Elizabeth, Alfred and Arthur. He has served as a member of the board of directors of the Cooperative Glass Company for three years. Politically he is a Republican. John A. Paff, tailor, Beaver Falls, was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 10, 1826, and is a son of John and Susan (Hein) Paff. He was reared in Bavaria, where he learned the tailor's trade, and in 1848 came to America. He located in Pittsburgh, where he worked at his trade and was in business until 1869. He then located in Beaver Falls. In 18o0 he married Caroline, daughter of George and Mary (Raynor) Fischer, of Pitts- burgh, formerly of Bavaria, Germany, and by her has five children living: John J., Adam, William, Lena (Mrs. Albert Strub) and Lawrence. Mr. Paff is one of the founders of St. Mary's Catholic church of Beaver Falls, and gave liberally toward the erection of the present church edifice. John J. Paff, dry goods merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny City, Dec. 8, 1852, and is a son of John A. and Caroline (Fischer) Paff, whose sketch appears above. His paternal grandparents were John and Susan (Hein) Paff, of Bavaria, Germany; his maternal grandparents were George and Mary (Rayner) Fischer, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Bavaria, Germany. Mr. Paff came to Beaver Falls with his parents in 1869, and in 1880 embarked in the dry goods business. In 1885 he began the erection of the store he now occupies, which was completed in 1886. It is a handsome,- two-story brick building, with glass front, 95 by 30 feet, and is one of the most attractive dry goods stores in western Pennsylvania. Mr. Paff was married Sept. 14, 1882, to Theresa Wickenhauser, of Allegheny City, by whom he has two children: Clara, born July 4, 1883, and Agnes, born Dec. 25, 1885. Mr. Paff is one of the leading merchants of is Beaver Falls ; a member of the Catholic church, and was one of the organizers of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association, and its first president. Politically he is a Democrat. William H. Paisley, manager Cooperative Foundry Association, Beaver Falls, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 4, 1844, son of Robert and Anna J. Paisley, who settled in Beaver Falls in 1872. William H. was reared in Philadelphia, where he learned the stove molder's trade. He enlisted in the late war of the rebellion in Feb- ruary, 1864, in Company G., 29th P. V. V., and was honorably discharged July 17. 1865. In 1872 he located in Beaver Falls, and became a stockholder in the Cooperative Foundry Association, where he has since been employed, and has held the position of manager for five years. In December, 1869, he married Maggie M. Morganstern, of he Marietta, Ohio, by whom has seven children living : Laura. Fred, William, Bertha, Charles, McCloud, an infant son. Mr Paisley is a member of the Reformed Pres- byterian church, and an honorary member of the Iron ^Moulders' Union. 704r HISTORY OF BEAVER COUXTY.

Noah H. Panobukx, insurance agent, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny county, Pa.. Feb. 12, 1840, and is a son of Isaac awl Susan (Hill) Pangburu. His paternal grandfather was Stephen Pangburn, a pioneer of Allegheny county : his maternal grandfather was Samuel Hill, of Lycoming county. His father, who was lorn in Allegheny county in 179-4, was a millwright, and builc many of the pioneer mills of western Penn- sylvania. He was in the milling business himself for many years, and died near Elizabeth, Allegheny county, in November, 1869 Noah H. Pangburn was reared and educated in his native countv. Aug. 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company E. looth P. Y. I., and participated in twenty-two engagements, amorg which were Chancellor&ville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spott-ylvania, Bethesda Church, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Five Forks und Appomattox. He was honorably dischaig(d June 2, 1865, and returning home, engaged in the milling business. In 1868 he Ircated in Beaver Falls, ami commenced the insurance business. Pie represents the leading companies of the world, and his agency extends thi(iu<:Lc i.l Eia\(r cc \:niy su d adjoining territory. Mr. Pangburn servel as justice of the peice of Beaver Falls for live years, and was also elected burgess for three consecutive terms, 1881-82-83. He is a member of the G. A. R.. Union Veterans' Legion, A. O. L'. W., and he is a F. S: A. M. Po- litically he is a Republican. Rev. Michael A Parkixson, of Industry, Pa., son of Thomas and Mary Parkin- son, was born in Washington county. Pa. His ancestors settled in an early day on the Monongahela river, near Monongahela City, where many of the family yet reside. In 1837 his father removed to Beaver county, and located on a faim in Raccor n township. S )on after their removal to that county, he began a course of study at Bethel Academy, near Pittsburgh, under Rev. George Marshall, D. D. Afterward he attended Frank- fort Academy, under the supervision of Rev. James Sloan, D. D., and Hon. Tin mas NichoLson, and graduated at Jefferson College, Cannonsburgh, Pa., under the presidency of Rev. Robert J. Breckenridge, D. D.; studied theology at the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny City, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Ohio, now the Presbytery of Pittsburgh. The greater part of his ministry has been spent in Ohio, in the bounds of tiie Presbytery of Steubenville. He married Miss Kate C, daughter of William McClelland, Esfj., of Cannonsburgh, Pa. William Huxtkr PARriN'OTO^f, county commissioner, Beaver Falls, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, March 22, 1840, and is a son of Richard and Ellen (Horner) Parting- ton. His father was a native of England, and a woolen maufacturer, who settled in Chippewa township, Beaver county, in 1846. and died of cholera in 1849. He was a son of Robert Partington, a cotton spinner, who settled in what is now Beaver Falls, in 1830, and kept hotel there. He afterward farmed in Chippewa township, and kept hotel on the stage road between New Brighton and New Castle. His children were James, Nancy (.Mrs. James Richard.-^), Mary (Mrs. Wm. Large), Richard and William. Of these, Richard had three children, of whom William H. is the only one living. He was reared in Beaver county, and is a farmer l)y occupation. In Auirust, 1862, he married Margaret, daughter of 3Iilo and Ellen (Sweezy) McDonnell, by whom he has four children living: Eleanor, Hattie. Frank and Cora B. Mr. Partington was elected commissioner of Beaver county in 1884, and re-elected in 1887. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and politically is a Democrat. Jons P.VTTEN, farmer and stock grower, P. O. Beaver, was born in Beaver county. Pa., June 3, 1814, and is a son of James and Betsy (Green) Patten, former a native of Maryland, latter of Pennsylvania, and both of Scotch-Irish descent. His father was a farmer, and in early life worked at the carpenter's trade. John is the third in a family of seven children. He was reared on the farm and attended the district .school. At the age of eighteen he went to Allegheny county, where he lived until 1863, when he returned to Beaver county and continued farming. He is the owner of 124 acres of land, and has dealt in sheep. He spent two years in California Mr. Patten was married in Allegheny county. Pa., in 1854, to Agnes Hartford, who was born in Beaver county, a daughter of Thomas Hirtford. The marriage of ]Mr. and Mrs. Patten has BIOGRA.PHIES WEST SIDE. Y05 been blessed with one child, Almira J. The family are members of the U. P. church. Mr. Patten has been supervisor and assessor of Brighton township. Daniel O. C. Patterson, coal merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in Beaver Falls Sept. 9, 1882, and is a son of James and Eliza (Large) Patterson. His father came when but six years of age from Ireland with his parents, who settled in Albany, N. Y. In early manhood James Patterson located in Philadelphia, where he manufactured tanks for .several j^ears. He then erected a cotton mill at Doe Run, Chester county, and in 1829 settled in what is now Beaver Falls, where at one time he owned 1,200 acres of land, also a tract of 160 acres of cannel coal land in Darlington. He erected a grist mill which turned out 200 barrels of flour per day, and built a cotton mill which gave employment to 150 hands. He erected the Mansion House in 1836. In 1854 he sold 400 acres of land to New York jjarties. Mr. Patterson had large coal interests, and kept the largest general store in the county in the pioneer days, his various interests giving employment to from 200 to 300 people. He was the first postmaster of Brighton, and for several years carried a daily mail at his own expense between his own office and Beaver. He was an active politician and a member of the Whig party. He voted for James Buchanan, but at the breaking out of the rebellion united with the Republican party. He refused the nomination to both houses of Congress, also for Governor of Ohio, when for judicial purposes he had gained a residence there in 1854. He was a public-spirited man, and gave liberally toward all public enterprises. His wife was a daughter of Daniel Large, of Chester county, Pa. He had six children who grew to maturity: Mary (Mrs. Daniel Stone), Daniel O. C, Charles W., Harry C, Samuel R. and Sarah. Mr. Patterson died in September, 1876. Our subject was reared in Beaver county, was actively engaged in farming until 1882, and was the pioneer dairyman of Beaver Falls. He has also been extensively engaged in the coal interests of the county. In 1857 he married Elvira, daughter of Col. John and Elvira (Adams) Dickey. Her father was a native of Greens-

burg, and a pioneer f urnaceman of Beaver Falls. He was a son of Robert Dickey , a prominent citizen of Westmoreland county. Elvira, wife of Col. John Dickej", was a daughter of Dr. and Rev. Samuel Adams, of Essex county, Mass., a pioneer of Beaver Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson have four children living: John D., Grace, James O. C. and Elvira. James Patterson, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Mercer county in 1830. In 1822 his grandfather, James Patterson, a farmer by occupation, with his wife and nine children emigrated to America from County Armagh, Ireland, and soon after his arrival settled in Beaver (now Lawrence) county, where he purchased 200 acres of land. He was twice married and had four children by his first wife, and five children by his second wife. He died at the age of eighty-five years. William, the eldest son by the first wife, purchased a farm in Mercer county soon after the arrival of the family in America, and here remained until 1833, when he bought 160 acres of land in Big Beaver township. Here he resided until his death, which occurred in 1874, at the age of seventy- three years. His wife was Mary, daughter of Thomas Mathers, of Mercer county, and they had three children: James, Margaret (Mrs. Patterson) and Thomas. William was successfully engaged in canal contracting for many years. James came to Beaver county with his parents when a child, and has since lived here. He was educated in the common schools and Greersburg Academy. In 1858 he married Julia Ann, daughter of James McGeorge, an early settler in Western Pennsylvania, and they have one son, William J., a student in Genua College, at Beaver Falls. ]\[r. Patterson owns 120

acres of land, ninety of which his father purchased . Many improvements in the way of buildings, etc., have been made. He is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; in politics a Republican. Thomas Patterson, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, is the youngest son of William and Mary (Mathers) Patterson, and was born in Big Beaver township in 1834, on the farm he now owns. He was reared on the farm, attended the " old log school-house" and the Greersburg Academy, and has followed farming as a business. In 1862 he was married t) Miss V. C. Irvin, daughter of Mathew and Mattie Irvin, of Lawrence county, and 706 HISTORY OF BEAVEE COUNTY. seven chiklrea have l)een born to them, of whom live are living: Eva A., Ira B., James E., Walter S. and Alexander Savidge. Mr. Patterson owns 160 acres of land, nearly all of which is under cultivation. He has held various township offices, including school director. He is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; in politics he is a Republican. Rev. Samuel Patterson was born June 18, 1820, in County Derry, Ireland, and most of his common education was obtained in his native land, In 1836 he emigrated to this country and settled in the city of Allegheny where he remained about thirteen years. In 1843 he entered the Western University, then under the control of Dr. Bruce and Mr. Greerson. When they withdrew from that institution and established Duquesne College, he left the University and graduated at Duquesne College in the fall of 1845. He then entered the theological seminary of the Associate Reformed church in Allegheny, and having gone through the prescribed course was licensed to preach March 29, 1848. By appointment of General Synod, he was sent that summer to preach for three months to a congregation at Indianapolis, also six weeks to Bellefontaine and two weeks to Urbana, Ohio. He then returned to the seminary, and having completed the entire course, he accepted a call from the united charge of Rocky Spring and East Palestine, and entered upon his pastoral work on the first Sabbath of May, 1849. He was ordained and installed Sept. 25, 1849. He remained the pastor of these two congrega- till the union of the Associate and Associate Reformed denominaxions into one body, constituting what is now denominated the United Presbyterian Church of North America. This union took place in 1858. Soon after this he gave up the Palestine branch of his charge, and in a short time afterward all his time was given to Rocky Spring. He is still the pastor of this congregation. Mr. Patterson was married in 1855 to Miss Eliza Jane, eldest daughter of David and JaneGilliland (deceased). ]\Irs. Eliza Patterson died in February, 1885, leaving a husband and seven children — four sons and three daughters to mourn her loss. Mr. Patterson owns a large farm near Darlington, managed chiefly by his sons. Politically, he is a Republican.

George W. Penn, editor of the Beaver Falls Iltrald and Globe, is a journalist of sixteen years' experience. He is a native of Cadiz, Ohio, is on the shady side of forty, and has assisted in clipping three coupons from the bonds of the matrimony. He was reared a farmer's son and began in business life as a clerk in a general store, after which he was successively a mail carrier, an engineer of a stationary engine, and a school teacher, spending eight years in latter capacity in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. During the past sixteen years he has been employed as a newspaper writer in Ohio, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. James D. Perkott, dry goods merchant, Beaver Falls, was born in South Beaver township March 3, 1845, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Edgar) Perrott, former a native of Ireland, who settled in South Beaver township in 1828. He was a woolen manufacturer, and engaged in that business in South Beaver and Fallston. He had ten children: John R., Nancy (]Mrs. Jacob B. Parkinson), Sarah (Mrs. Jacob Ecki), James D., Thomas (deceased), Samuel (deceased), Richard, Mary, Jennie and Clara A. (Mrs. Edward L. Hutchinson). Mr. Perrott's maternal grandfather was Samuel Edgar, of Westmoreland county, Pa., a son of John Edgar, a major in the revolution, the latter being of Scotch descent. Samuel Edgar came to this county with his father in 1811, and settled in Fallston in 1830, where he engaged in milling until his death in 1872. James D. Perrott was reared and educated in^Fallston. From 1860 until 1873 he was employed as clerk inthestoreof Duncan Oc Edgar. Aprill, 1874, he embarked in the dry goods business in Beaver Falls with A. Tomlinson, Esq., and in 1877 purchased his part- ners interest. In 1884 he erected his present store, which is 125 by 30 feet. In 1884 Mr. Perrott, withGawu Ward and Jacob Ecki, purchased the plant of the Howard Stove Com pany, which is among the leading industries of Beaver Falls. In 1875 he married Maggie J., daughter of James and Margaret Jackson, of New Sewickley township, by whom he has five children: Clyde R., Howard D., Frank C, Helen M. and Edward H. Mr. Perrott is a wide-awake business man, and his extensive trade is evidence of his BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. TOT

popularity. He is a F. & A. M., a member of tlie Royal Arcanum and N. AV. Masonic Society of Chicago; politically he is aEepublican. H. (\ PiiEiL, butcher, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh INIay 13, 1848, and is a son of Philip and Barbara (Snyder) Pheil, of Germany, who settled in Pittsburgh as early as 1830. Mr. Pheil was reared and educated in his native city, where he thoroughly learned his trade. He located in Beaver Falls in 1880, and opened a meat market, which is now one of the neatest, best appointed and most reliable in Beaver county, and is liberally patronized. Mr. Pheil is a member of the M. E. church; politically he is a Ilepublican. William Pickles, coal dealer, P. O. Enon Valley, w-as born in Yorkshire, Eng- land, in 1829, and came to America in 1853, with his parents, Robert (a farmer) and Elizabeth (Midgley) Pickles, who had ten children, of whom William is the eldest son. He was a coal miner for many years. He came to Beaver county in 1868, and now owns coal land rich with a superior quality of bituminous coal. He was married, in 1849, to 3Iary Ann, daughter of Thomas and Mary Oldfield, of England, and has had three children: Harrison, a miner with his father; William Henry (deceased); and Emma Jane, at home. The mother died in 1887, aged sixty three years. Mr. Pickles has retired from mining, and devotes his time to selling coal for home consumption. He was in the army from 1864 to 1865. He is a member of the Presbyterian church; in politics he is a Republican. »- WiLLL\M Swan Plumer, D.D., LL.D., one of Beaver county's distinguished sons, was born at Darlington (then called Greersburg) July 26, 1802. His education was received at Washington College, after his graduation from which he entered Prince- ton Theological Seminary, matriculating in 1824-25. He was licensed to preach by the New Brunswick Presbytery June 14, 1826, and on 19th of May of the following year was ordained an evangelist by the Presbytery of Orange. During the three years following he engaged in evangelistic work in Southern Virginia and North Carolina, organizing churches at Danville and at Warrenton, N. C. In June, 1829, he was appointed regular supply of the Briery, Va., church, and immediately began the duties of pastor. His pastoral charges thereafter were Tabb Street church, Petersburg, Va., from July, 1831, to Sept. 19, 1834; First church, of Richmond, Va., from Oct. 19, 1834, to Nov. 3. 1846; Franklin Street church, Baltimore, Md., from April 28, 1847. to Sept. 10, 1854; Central church, of Allegheny, Pa., from Jan. 17, 1855, to Sept. 19, 1862; Second church, of Pottsville, Pa.,"from Nov. 19, 1865, to Jan. 2, 1867; and various churches in the vicinity of Columbia, S. C, to which place he removed in the early part of 1867. Besides his duties in the pulpit Dr. Plumer founded in 1837, and was for eight years, sole editor, oi The Watchman of the South. In 1838 he assisted in the establishing of the Institution for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb, at Staunton, Va. In 1854 he w^as chosen a professor in the Western Theological Seminary, of AUeghenj', Pa., where he continued until 1862, occupying the chair of Didactic and Pastoral Theology. He then received the appointment to a similar position in the Columbia, S. C, Theo- logical seminary. He remained with this institution until its close in 1880, being transferred to the chair of Historic, Casuistic and Pastoral Theology in 1875, at his own enviable request . In addition to his labors as pastor and professor. Dr. Plumer won distinction as an author. In all his efforts he manifested an earnestness of spirit, and a zealous love for the right that left their impress on his many labors. Personally he was tall and erect, with snow-white hair, beaming eye, open countenance and a dignity of manner which, together with his rich, full voice, gave a wonderful effectiveness to his preaching In pulpit, in the school room, and in the editorial chair, he labored for the upbuilding of the Presbyterian church. At the good age of seventy-nine he died in Baltimore, Md.. Oct. 22, 1880, firm in the faith which he had so long upheld. John Popr, farmer. P. O. Industry, was born in Baden, Germany, June 22, 1824, son of Sylvester and Margarette Popp, also natives of Germany. The father was a farmer by occupation, and died in Germany. John came to America in 1849, and worked as a farm laborer in xVllegheny county. Pa., for six years; he then rented a farm 708 HISTOKY OF BKAVER COUNTY. in the same county, and followed agricultural pursuits until 1869. In the following year he purchased and removed to his present farm in Industrj' township. He was married, in 1847, to Su.san, daughter of Wolfcomoe Schuster, a native of Germany, and five children have blessed their union: ]\Iaggie, wite of ilichael Hardner, of Allei;heny county; Caroline, wife of John Pa.S('r, of Droversbnrg, Pa. ; John, a farmer in Industry township, and married to Mar}' Methouse; Mary, wife of Peter Smith, of Droversburg; and George, at home. Mr. Popp is allied to no political part}^, but alwaj-s supports the best man; his first vote was cast for Stephen A. Douglas. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. James L. Porter, blacksmith, is a son of Robert and Eliza (Loyd) Porter, and was born at Unionville, Beaver county, in February, 1854. His parents were iiatives of Allegheny county, his mother having been born in McKeesport: and his grandfathers on both sides were natives of Ireland. James attended the home school at Unionville, and also one in Stewart count}', Tenn. At the age of sixteen years he began learning the blacksmith's trade, and in 1876 opened a shop at Black Hawk postotfice, where he remained for tweive years. He then opened a shop at East Liverpool Ohio, and after sixteen months moved to Fairview, his present location. lie married, Dec. 16, 1)-", Katharine McFarland, daughter of Benjamin and ^lary (Donovan) 3IcFailand, who wfis born March 26, 1858, in South Beaver township. Two children have blessed this unit n, Edwin B. and Clyde A., both of whom are at home. ]Mr. and Mrs. Porter are meml ers of the Presbyterian church. Rev. Henry N. Potter, Darlington, was born in Raccoon township, this county, April 6, 1837, the son of John and Eliza Potter. His father was a farmer, but most of his life was employed in active church work; he spent the latter portion of it in missic n- ary work in Philadelphia. Our subject had three brothers in the ministry: James H., now of Eustis, Fla.; John W., who died in 1866; and Gilbert M., of Sharpsburg, Pa. Henry X was reared on a farm, receiving his education at Jefferson College and the "Western Theological Seminary. He entered the ministry in 1865, spent the fiist yeais of his ministry in the west, and since December, 1870, has been pastor of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church, Darlington. He was mariied, Aug. 29, 1867, to Miss Mary Cce McKown, of Berkeley county, W. Va., and they have had four children, of whom but two, John Elton and Mary Eloisa Walton, are living. John Purdy, farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Allegheny county, Nov. 8, 16^3, a son of Farmer and Esther (Richmond) Purdy, natives of Pennsylvania and of EnghVh descent. His father is a farmer and makes the raising of sheep a specialty, owning 250 head, and, althouirh eighty-five years old, attends to all his own business. Mrs. Esihtr Purdy died in 1851. John is the .second in a family of three children; was reared on the farm, the pursuits of which he has always followed, and was educated at the common schools. He owns seventy-six acres of land, where he now resides, in Brighton township. He was married, in 1868, to Hannah, daughter of Abraham Christy, aid their children are William, now attending the University at Pittsburgh, and Almuer. Mr. and Mrs. Purdy are members of the United Presbyterian church, of which he is an elder. He is a Republican, and has served two terms as supervisor of Brighton town ship. He enlisted in 1862, in Company H, 140th Regiment, and was a non comuiis- sioned officer; was present at the surrender of General Lee, and was wounded at S) ott- sylvania in the arm and side; was .slightly wounded at Gettysburg, but he remained at his post until the battle was over.

B. F. Pyle, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, is a son of Dr. A. J. and Eliza (Sheppard) Pyle, of New Galilee. Dr. Pyle practiced medicine in New Galilee for twenty years, and died in 1886. B. F. was educated at Allegheny College, :Meadville, Pa., and cijm- bines carpenter work with farming. He married Jeannetta J. Glass, granddaughter of Robert Harliison, and they reside on the homestead of the latter in Big Beaver township. They have a fine farm of 200 acres, with first-class buildings, and are in a position to enjoy life. They have one child, :Mary Elva. Mr. and Mas. Pyle are members of the United Presbyterian church. ]\Ir. Pyle votes with the Democratic party. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 709

Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay, United States senator, P. O. Beaver, was born at Dillsburg, York county, Pa., Sept. 30, 1833. He is the son of Rev. Anderson Beaton

Quay, by his wife Catherine McCain . His father was a prominent Presbyterian clergyman, who was settled for years over flourishing congregations, first at Dillsburg, York county, then at Beaver, Beaver countj^ and finally at Indiana, Indiana county. The Rev. Anderson B. Quay was a son of Joseph Quay and Ascenath Anderson, who lived in what is now Schuylkill township, in the northern part of Chester county, near Pho"- nixville. His (Senator Quay's) grandmother's father was Patrick Anderson, the first white child born in the township. Anderson was a captain in the French and Indian war, and, on the breaking out of the Revolution was, along with Anthony Wayne, a member of the Chester county committee. He went into the service in 1776 as captain of the first company in the Pennsylvania Musketry Battalion, and after the battle of Long Island, in which Colonel Atlee was captured and Lieutenant-Colonel Parry killed, he commanded the battalion. In 1778 and 1779 he sat in the Pennsylvania Assembly, and his son, Isaac Anderson, represented that district in Congress from 1803 to 1807. Senator Quay's great-grandmother, Ann Beaton, was the daughter of Daniel Beaton, and the sister of Colonel John Beaton, who, during the Revolution, was most active in military affairs in Chester county. Patrick Anderson's father, James Anderson, came from Scot- land in 1713, and afterward married Elizabeth Jerman, daughter of Thomas Jerman, a noted Quaker preacher, who came from Wales with his wife Elizabeth, and settled about 1700 in the Chester valley, where he erected one of the earliest mills in the province. Senator Quay graduated from Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, in 1850, studied law wit'h Penny & Sterrett, in Pittsburgh, and was admitted to the bar of Beaver county in 1854. The following year he was appointed prothonotary of this county, and was elected in 1856, and again in 1859. In 1861 he resigned his office to accept a lieutenancy in the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves, and was subsequently made assistant commissary- general of the state, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Afterward he was appointed private secretary to Gov. Andrew G. Curtin, and, in August, 1862, was commissioned colonel of the 134th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was mustered out, owing to ill-health, Dec. 7, 1862, but participated in the assault on Marye's Heights, Dec. 13, 1862, as a volunteer. He was subsequently appointed state agent at Washington, but shortly afterward was recalled by the legislature to fill the office of military secretary, created by that body. He was elected to the legislature in 1864, and again in 1865 and 1866. In the latter year he was secretary of the Republican state committee, of which he was chairman in 1878. In 1869 he established and edited the BeaYer Badical. In 1873-78 he was secretary of the commonwealth, resigning to accept the appointment of recorder of Philadelphia. This office he resigned in January, 1879, when he was again appointed secretary of the commonwealth, filling that post until October, 1882, when he resigned. In November, 1885, he was elected state treasurer by the largest vote ever given to a candidate for that office. He resigned in September, 1887. On Jan. 18, 1887, he was elected United States senator for the term ending March 3, 1893. He is a member of the following senate committees—Manufactures, Pensions, Public Buildings and Grounds, Post Offices and Post Roads, and Claims; and chairman of the committee to examine the several branches of the civil service. Senator Quay was married, in 1855, to Agnes Barclay, daughter of John Barclay, by his wife Elizabeth Shannon. Her parents were natives of Pennsjdvania, and were of Scotch-Irish descent. The children of this marriage, all of whom were born at Beaver, are Richard Roberts, Andrew Gregg Curtin, ]\Iary Agnew, Coral, and Susan Willard. The eldest son is a student at law, while the second is a 3nd lieutenant, U. S. army, having graduated from West Point June 11, 1888. James H. Ramsey was born near Frankfort Springs, Beaver county. Pa., son of John and May Hay Harper Ramsey; parents both formerly married; only child by last marriage; of Scotch Irish descent; father a farmer. He received his collegiate education at Jefferson College, Cannonsburg, Washington county. Pa.; graduated at West- ern Reserve Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio; commenced practice of medicine in 710 HISTORY OF BEAYER COUNTY.

Nancy Stewart, Hookstown, , daughter of William and Virginia . He married Agnes S. Beaver count}^ Pa., in 1856. lie was regimental surgeon of the 17th West Virginia After Infantry, and part of the time on detached service with the 8th Ohio Cavalry. located in the war he practiced his profession sixteen years in Frankfort Springs, Pa.; charge Bridgewater in 1881, and engaged in the drug business and his profession; has had has of the medical department of the Beaver County Alms House for some years. He seven children: William S., M. D., a physician and surgeon; Lizzie M., Nina A., Mrs. Laura O. Wineman, INIyra B., J. Edgar and Hallie Ethel. John W. Ramsey, .superintendent water works, Beaver Falls, was born in North Sewickley township, Oct. 6, 1848, and is a son of Thomas and Sarah (White) Ramsey. His paternal grandfather, Samuel Ramsey, a native of Eastern Pennsylvania, and a pioneer of North Sewickley township, had ten children: Milton, Samuel, James, was Thomas, Silas, Matthew, Robert, John, Elizabeth and Mary A. Of these Thomas township oifices, a prominent farmer of North Sewickley township, and held several and served one term as director of the County Poor House. He was accidently killed on the P. & L. E. R. R. at Brady's Run, in 1880. His children were Clorinda, Eliza, Lycurgus, Edith, John W., Harrison, Mary, Jennie and Anna. John W., in early in life, learned the carpenter, machinist and blacksmith trades. In 1861 he embarked drilled a large the oil business in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and operated and number of wells. He drilled the largest gas well in the United States at that time (1876) (12-inch bore—2,430 feet deep), for the Economy Society of this county. Since 1876 he has been superintendent of the Beaver Falls Water Works. He has seven valuable patents of his own invention, viz.:—the Ramsey and Corbus fire plug, and automatic natural gas regulating valve, fruit jar cover, furnace for melting pig iron by natural gas, wire nail machine, compression coupling for cold rolled shafting, used by the Hartman Steel Co., of this city, exclusively. In 1870 Mr. Ramsey married Mary, daughter of William and Margaret (Corson) Stafford, of Beaver Falls, and by her has six cliildren: William, Ida, Maud, Etfie, Mabel and Beatrice. Mr. Ramsey is a member of the A. O. U. W. Politically he is independent. In 1888 he was elected one of the school directors for White township, for three years, by the entire vote of the township. B. S. Ranger, merchant, was born in Franklin county, Mass., Nov. 18, 1812. His parents, INIoses and Jane (Smith) Ranger, were natives of Massachusetts, and of Scotch- Irish and English descent, former a farmer. B. S. is the eldest in a family of six children. He taught school in early life, and in 1847 he came to Pennsylvania, locating in Johnstown, where he worked in a furnace as assistant manager. In 1852 he accepted a position as railroad overseer, and was sent to Beaver, remaining in the employ of the railroad company for five years. His early life as a school teacher had given him abet- ter insight into human nature than many men who were older had. In 1861 he came to Bridgewater and embarked in the mercantile trade. For many years he has done a large and successful business, and by judicious investments and careful management has succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune. He is largely interested in real estate, and is the owner of one entire block in Bridgewater. In politics Mr. Ranger is a Republican. Ira Ransom, Sr., was born in Trenton, Oneida county, N. Y., July 19, 1813, and is a son of Daniel and Mary (Peirce) Ransom. In 1834 he located in Beaver Falls, where he was the contractor for the Erie extension of the Pennsylvania Canal. In 1840 he entered the employ of James Patterson, of Beaver Falls, as a grain buyer. In 1849 he engaged in building railroads, and constructed eight miles of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway, by contract. In 1852 he removed to Youngstown, Ohio, where he resided until 1869, and during his residence there assisted in building several railroads by contract, among them the Baltimore & Ohio, the Central Ohio (now the I'anhandle), and the Steubenville & Indiana. In 1869 he returned to Beaver Falls, and cnguged in the Hour and feed business for seven years, conducting also the Beaver Falls Flouring ]\Iills two years. In 1877 he built a section of the Pittsburgli & Lake Erie Railroad, Moravia. Mr. Ransom erected the first brick residence in Beaver Falls. In BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. Yll

February, 1835, be married Margaret, dangbter of Jobn and C'atbarine (jNIcIiitire)

Braden, pioneers of Cbippewa townsbip. Tliey liad eigbt cbildren : Oscar, Jolin, Dar- win, Ira, Willard, Tbaddeus, Alfred and Mary, all deceased except Ira and Alfred. John Rebeske, grocer, Beaver Falls, was born in Kussian Poland, Xov. 28, 1828, and is a son of Thomas H. and Ellen (Bielohowske) Rebeske. He was reared and educated in bis native land, was a refugee of the revolution of 1848, came to America in 1850 and settled in Pittsburgb, where be worked in the machine shops about sixteen years. He then engaged in the grocery business in Pittsburgb (South Side) for six year."^. In 1870 he removed to Beaver Falls, where he has since been actively engaged in the grocery business. Mis wife was Mary E. Cornelius, a native of Prussia, by whom he

has six children : Adolph, Frances (Mrs. John Volk), Edward C, JohnL., Lena (Mrs. Joseph Schell) and William. Mr Rebeske is a member of the Catholic church. He belongs to the Druids, and the I. O. O. F. Politically be is a Republican. Irwin B. Reed, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in Fallslon, Feb. 22, 1852. In the spring of that year his parents moved on the farm where he now resides, and which was formerly owned by his grandfather. He was educated at the Greersburg Academy and commenced teaching school in Darlington township in 1870, in what is known as the Nebo school. In 1871 he took a trip to Kansas, where, in Ottawa, Frank- lin county, he attended school one term. The winter of 1871 he taught school in Ander son county, Kan., and when his term clo.sed took a trip South, thence to Emporia, Kan., where, in 1873, he attended the State Normal School one term. Subsequently, he took a trip to the Indian Territory, returned to Anderson county, Kan., Sept. 1, 1872, and taught for six months in the Tipton District. In the spring of 1873 he returned to Pennsylvania, stopped on the way at Atlantic, Iowa, and arrived home April 10. After his return he taught school for six winter terms and then engaged in farming, which he still follows. Dec. 28, 1882, he married Mary E. McGeorge. J. F. Reed, attorney, Beaver, was born in Hopewell township, this county, and is a son of William M. and Nancy E. (Jordan) Reed. His ancestors were early settlers in Pennsylvania, and were a robust class of people, the male members being mostly farmers. Our subject's grandfather, Thomas, was a soldier under General Washington, and being captured by the British together with seventeen others, it was decided that thirteen of them should be shot. They drew lots and Mr. Reed was one of the number to be

shot, but the guard was overpowered and they all escaped . Thomas Reed came to this county after the close of the war, and lived to a good old age. Our subject's father was a farmer, and is a well-known and wealthy resident of Hopewell township. He has six children, of whom J. F. is the eldest. Our subject's early education was received in the common and select schools of Hopewell township, and he afterward attended Frankfort Academy and the college at Mt. Union, Ohio. He chose the law as his profession, and studied in the otlice of the late Frank Wilson, of Beaver, Pa. He was admitted to the bar Sept. 14, 1877, and has since been in active practice. He was married. May 15, 1878. to Anna M., daughter of Robert C. and Jane (Hay) Scott, of Scotch descent. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have four children: Robert, Bessie, Ethel and William. In politics Mr. Reed is a Republican He is one of the directors of the First National Bank of Beaver, Pa. His wife is a member of the United Presbyterian church. James 31. Reed, county superintendent of public schools, Beaver, was born in Hanover township, this county, Nov. 23, 1854, son of John and Jane (Creswell) Reed, natives of this county and of Scotrh-Irish descent. Jobn Reed was a miller in early life and afterward a farmer. He was twice married and raised seven children; James M. being the second child by the second wife. Our subject remained with his parents on the farm, attending school at the Miller school-house in Hanover townsbip until Ihe death of his father, which occurred in 1861. He then worked on the farm in summer and attended school in winter, employing his leisure time in leading and improving his education. From 1869 until he commenced teaching be worked as a hired hand on a farm during the summer, and attended school during the winter months. He began teaching at the age of eighteen, teaching durirg Ihe winters and attending to the farm 712 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTV. duties and going to Frankfort Academy in the summers. In 1876 lie received a state certificate, but feeling the necessity of a more thorough cciirse he entered the Edinboro State Normal School, remained there two terms, and then engaged in teaching again. He has taught in Beaver county in the following places: first at home in the Robert's school-house in Hanover township, one year; next in Industry township, two years. He was principal of Fallston schools, two years, and Vanport school, one year, and, next, principal of the schools in Bridgewater, four years; he was then engaged as principal of the Beaver publicschools and teacher in thehigh school, and servedin that capacity, two years. He was then appointed to fill a vacancy as county superintendent, serving two years and nine months. He made it a rule to visit ever}" school in thecounty at least once a year. The first year he held fourteen educational meetings with the teachers, the second j'ear twenty-two, and the third year thirty-one. He was elected superintendent May 3. 1887, without any opposition, and tlie directors' convention increased his salary fre m •tl.OOO to .|1,500 per year. He is devotedly attached to his profession and has done much to improve the schools of his native county. In 1885 he invented the Teacher's Teini Report Blank, for which he received a copyright. In 1887 he introduced the graduatii g sy.stem in the common schools of the county. Mr. Reed was married, Jan. 7, 1886, io

Amelia Moorehead, daughter of Samuel Moorehead, and they have a son, John ]M. , boi n Feb. 10, 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are members of the Beaver Presbj'terian church, and he has been superintendent of the Sabbath-school three years. Joseph M. Reed, assessor and constable, Bridgewater, was born in Beaver, Sept. 29, 1830, and is a son of Eli and Margaret (Daniels) Reed, the former born in Allegheny county. Pa., and the latter at Cape May, N. J. The father was born Sept. 26, 1781; learned the hatter's trade, and moved to Beaver, where he followed his trade for many years. He served several terms as coroner for Beaver county.. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. He died in Bridgewater in 1881, having attained the remarkable age battle of Fredericksburg his leg was broken, but he remained on

the field until the battle closed . At the battle of Antietam he was shot in the shoulder with a ball which he still has in his possession, and which weighs over one-fourth of a pound. He served three years as coroner, and for several terms has been assessor, C( n- stable and collector at Bridgewater. He is a member of the K. of P. Mr. Reed married, in 1805, Eli/a, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Gull, natives of GermanJ^ ard

they have one child, J. H. D. Reed, who is a resident of Bridgewater. Mrs. Reed i.*- a member of the ^Methodist Episcopal church. WiLT.iAM C. Reed, farmer and stock breeder, P. O. Ohioville, was born Dec. 20, 1851, on a farm in Liverpool township, Ohio, where he was reared and received a ec m- mon-school education. On reaching manhood he engaged for a time in shipping stccb, and also in butchering. At the time of the historical cloudburst at Pittsburgh, about 1874 (when many persons lost their lives by the overflew of Sawmill Run), Mr. Re(d was engaged successfully in business there, and his entire property was swept away, compelling him to start life anew. Since then he has been engaged in farming, and now gives especial attention to the breeding of bhorthorn cattle and Chester- White swine. He also keep a meat market at Ohio City. Politically he is a Republican, and is a member of Line Island Lodge, No. 742, I. O. O. F., at Glasgow. Both himself and wife are com- municants in the Methodist Episcopal church at Ohioville. Their marriage occuind Sei)t. 19, 1872. Mrs. Reed, born in Liverpool March 15, 1856, is Annie, a daughter of Thomas and Eliza Smith, of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have three ehildi(n living, viz.: Thomas Anthony, Ethel Maud and Earl Smith. The second child, Hattie, died at the age of nine years. Mr. Reed's parents were Anthony and Sophie (Caj wo( d> Reed, natives of Ohio, as was probably his grandfather, Anthony. BKXiKAPHIES WEST SIDE. 713

JouN and Henry Taylor Rkeves. The P.eeves family are of Wds], extraction Joseph Reeves, the great-grandfather of the subjecl.s of "this bioirmphical siieteh' resided at Mount Holly, and is buried in the cemetery of the Episcopal church of that village. Among his cl.ildren Mas a son Joseph, also a resident of .Alount Hollv who v.ho marrinl Elizabeth Toy, born July 5. 1758. Their children were sons Danfe'l and Joseph, and daughttrs Eliz;,be;h, :\Iary, Sarah, Jai o, Mar ha and Hannah Daniel the eldest of these, was born in 1TS5, and died Dec. 1, 1837. ltrm..ving to Beaver Fall's in 1805, he followed the trades of cabinet-maker and < arpenttr untif his death Bv his marriage with IMargaret, daughter of Matthew 8teen, of Washington county Pa Lre ^^'""^ (^^''- ^^'""'-^ Cori.u.). Mary Jane (Mrs. .""r"" ?i'l'!'"^''- David Width;) Balleria (Mrs Wil ham Carter), ( Esther vlrs. H.nry Hippie) Joseph, Mntthew, John and Henry T of whom but three surviv.-. John Reeves was born Feb. 9, 1825, in Beaver Falls received 'uid a limited common English educati. n at the su'.scripti..n schouls (,f the'dnv traveling a distance of tw<. miles o,. foot to enj-.y but ni.agre advaniaaes. At the a^e of nine years these opportunities ceased, and M--. R.eves, by habit, of cfose oljservation and reflection, made amends in a great deene for the w'ani ,f thcnm-h t.ainiiiLr in youth. His father having died uhen the lad was but twelve years of a-e l,e -u once sought employment with a farmer in the ueighboihood, and t\.r three vears thu's aided in the support of the family. Subsequently becoming a driver on tile Pittsburo-h 6: J^rie Canal, he soon found himself the owner of i)oats, and continued this life of com p^irative adventure until 1-52. He then accepted the position of conductor on the Pennsylvania ct Ohio Railroad, and at the expiration of the fourth a ear embarked in mercantile pursuits at New Brighton under the firm name of H. T. i J Reeves Dis p .smg of their business in 1865, the brothers engaged in real estate operations the Dur cliase and sale of which as agents has occupied much of their time until the present

âlîonal Bank of Briizhton New and of the Brighton Bridge C. mpany aried To tJ.P^ enterprises he gives his personal attention, and has by his trdned hkbits of bu^- .ess and mattjre judgment contributed largely to their success. Mr. Reeves was, on 2.0th of the March, 1847, .narried to Cynthia, daughter of John Murpuy. of Beave; Fa Js The-r children were Daniel F. (deceased); Mary Ann (wife of James F. Merrin.an Ada married to W. H. Nair). Hannah (wife of James M. May), William (deceased) T Charles F. (deceased), Jessie Benton, Grace (wife of George W. Coats), and Jacob Hen rtci deceased). Mr. Reeves is in his political preferences t Republican, but rno sense a poUtician. Being lii)erally endowed with public spirit and ambitious for the advance ment of his native town, he has at various times accepted local offices, but no others' His religious .sympathies are with the Presbyterian church, of which he is and member. both a trusteeuusue Henry Taylor Reeves, the brother and business partner of John born Reeves uas Oct._ 14 1827, in Beaver Falls, then known as Brighton, in which localit U 'year of his active life have been passed. The old school house of Beaver âlls afforded htm the only opportunities for education he enjoyed, after which he sought employment cotton factory, in a and at the age of twenty became a clerk in a ijeneral country .tore Here his business aptness andfidelity to hisemployer's interests se^.n wen him a pa^tn. r ship with Samuel McCleary, which continued for a period of four years He hen formed a copartnership with his brother John, which business association has conlii u d unin erruptedly and harmoniously until the present. Mr. Reeves has done mi h to develop the resources of his native county, and aided many successful enterprise si influence and ]k capital. He is president of the Beaver Falls and New Brighton III,, nin ating Gas Company president of the Beaver Falls Water Works: president oflê Beaver Falls Cutlery Company; one of the managers of the Economy Savin J Institu .

714 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. tion, and has been director and a leading spirit in various other projects, Beaver Falls and New Brighton being especially indebted to his energy for their rapid growth. Mr. Reeves was, on the 29th of October, 1857, married to Sarah Jane, daughter of William and Jane Haines, of Mount Holly, N. J. Their children were Harry W., Martha Jane, Walter F. (deceased), Komelius L. B.. Albert (deceased), Arthur (deceased), and Orville (deceased). Mr. Reeves has been, since early manhood, an earnest member of the Methodist Protestant church at Beaver Falls and largely instrumental in building churches, both at Beaver Falls and New Brighton . The prosperity of this denomination lias ever been dear to his heart, and enlisted his earnest prayers and most substiintial aid. The various church offices, both spiritual and temporal, he has been called upon from time to time to fill. Mr. Reeves has been, since the organization of the party, a Repub- lican, and was formerly a pronounced Abolitionist. He is now one of the most earnest advocates of tlie Prohibition movement in the county, and a fearless exponent of the cause of temperance, as of every project having for its purpose the welfare of humanity. Other tlian that of school director and councilman, he has refused all proffers of office. Having in a measure relinquished the cares of business, much of his time for some years has been devoted to recreation and travel. John B. Reeves, foreman Beaver Falls Steel Works, was born in New Brighton June 5, 1851, a son of Joseph and Sarah (McGachey) Reeves. His paternal grandfather, Daniel Reeves, settled in what is now Braver Falls in 1804, and was a son of Joseph Reeves, of Wales, who settled at IMt. Holly, N. J., in 1754. His maternal grandfather was Robert McGachey, a farmer and pioneer of Beaver Falls. Joseph Reeves was born and reared in Beaver Falls, was a cabinet maker by trade, and had charge of the wood work department on bridge work for the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne y her had three children: Chiistian, Elizabeth and Harry. Mrs. Reich dying in 18:7, Mr. Reich married for his second wife, in i877, Matilda Winteis, and by her has two chiKlren: William, Jr., and Lenora. Mr. and Mrs. Reich are members of the German Lutheran church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and the encampment Joseph W. Rhodes, farmer, P. O. Achor, Columbiana county, Ohio, was born in this county in 1854. His grandfather, William, who came from Ireland, had seven chiklren, among whom was William, who was a farmer by occupation and owned 140 acres of laud in Chippewa townshi]), this county, which was formerly thepropeily of

his father, William. William .1. married, for his second wife, Eliza, daughter cf John Mc.VIillin (a major in the war of 1812), and Joseph is the oidy son born to this couple. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 715

William died in 1883, and his wife in 1855. Joseph was reared on the farm and now owns 100 acres, which was the property of his mother. He was married, in 1875, to Magffie, daughter of Joseph and Jane (Warrick) Moore. They have had six children, flveof whomare living: Vincent Orrin, William Fisher, Hido Moore, IMary Jane and Ida Potter. Mr. Rhodes is a member of the Presbyterian church; in politics a Republican. Lycurgus RtCHAKDSON, Superintendent Beaver Falls Street Railway, Beaver Falls, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, March 28, 1843, and is a son of Enoch and Mary (Burt) Richardson. His paternal grandfather was Samuel Richardson, and paternal grandfather, William Burt, pioneeis of Columbiana county. Mr. Richard- son's parents settled in this county in 1851, where his father engaged in farming until his death in Februar}', 1885. His children are Jason, Delilah (deceased), Lycurgus, Margaret E. (Mrs. J. C. Plummer, now deceased), Hiram B., David (deceased) and Samuel (deceased). Our subject was educated in the common schools of Ohio township. From 1858 until 1859 he was engaged as a ferryman at Smith's Ferry, this county; then served an apprenticeship at the blacksmith's trade at Fairview. In Augu'-t, 1863, he enlisted in Company A, 17th Pa. Cav., and participated in the battles of Chancellors- ville, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness and Gettysburg. He was with Sheridan in the raid through the Shenandoah Valley, and at the surrender at Appomattox in 1865, and was honorably discharged in June, 1865. He returned to Beaver county and was married to Eliza J. Hamilton, daughter of David and Serephina Hamilton; then located at

Ferry, , at his trade until Smith's Pa and worked his wife died ; then, in 1873, located in Pittsburgh, Allegheny county, Pa.; worked there until June, 1874, when he returned to Beaver county, locating at Industry, Avhere he worked until 1876, when he married Anna F. Appleton, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Appleton. He then located at Fair- view, Beaver county, Pa., and worked there until March, 1883; then removed to East Liverpool, Ohio, and worked there until June, 1884, when he removed to Industry and conducted a shop there until June, 1885, when he removed to Beaver Falls and accepted the position of superintendent of Beaver Falls Street Railway, operating the road until Nov. 1, i887. Resigning at that time, he accep'ed a position as superintendent of McKeesport Street Railway, in Allegheny county. Pa., where he is at present located. Mr. Richardson has one son by his first wife—Harry H. Richardson (who is a machinist at the Hartman machine shop, Beaver Falls, Pa.); also two children by his present wife—Oakley A. and Anna F. Richardson. Politically Mr. Richardson is a Republican. J. L. RisiNGER, blacksmith, Beaver, was born May 13, 1852, in Beaver. His parents, Daniel and Mary Jane (Eakin) Risinger, were natives of this county and of Geiman and Irish descent. His father and grandfather were blacksmiths. It is related of his grandfather that when he carried on business here his patrons thought he was almost a perfect workman. When asked if he could do anything his answer usually v a?: " Yes," " or All right, just leave it." When one of his regular patrons brought him a darning needle, which his wife had the of, broken eye and asked him if he could mend it he " told him to leave it." J. L. is the elder of the two children. His sister. Minnie M., resi

luiilt llie Beaver distillery, which he operated three years. A con-.pany, of which ]Mr. Kohrkaste is a stockholder, is now starting the champion saw works in the distillery. He married, ia 1856, Ernstiue Stolte, bora near Hanover, Germany, and has seven cliililren living: Charles, Emma, Anna, Albert, Otto, Fred and Dora. Mr. Rohrkaste is a member of the German LutJieran church; in politics he is a Republican, Cii.\ULES RuHK, glass engraver, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 13, 1858. He is a sou of Charles and Caroline (Rinne) Ruhe, natives of Brunwick, Germany, who came to America in 1848 and settled in Pittsburgh. Hisfather, who was a glass-cutter, engraver and general glass worker, settled in Btaver Falls in 1879, and was oue of the organizers and stockholders of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, of which he was secretary and treasurer two and one half years, and v\ as connected wiih the business until his death fcept. 6, 1887. He was a prominent citizen, and was esteemed by all

who knew him. He was a member of the I. O, O. F. and K. of P , and was a F. & A. M.; he held the office of couucilinan of Beaver Falls, one term. Our subject was reared in Pittsburgh where he learned his trade, which he has followed since 1876. He came to Beaver Falls in 1879, where he has since been in the employ of the Cooperative Glass Works. He is a member of the I. O. O F.,K. of L. and the Flint Glass Worker's Trade Union. He is a member of the council for Beaver Falls, and in politics is a Democrat. William A. Sawyer, physician, Darlington, was born in Washington county, Pa., in 1844. Rev. B. F. Sawyer (of the Seceder's church) was born in Petersburg, Pa., in 1817; was educated at the Cannonsburg College, and ordained when twenty- five years of age; commenced preaching at New Brighton, and in 1845 located in South Bidver township, where he has since resided. He holds services at the Darlington s::; I'lol hou^e and at the Four Mile church. He mirried Nancy, daughter of William Anderson, and to them were born three sons and three daughters, all living. ]\Irs. Sawyer died in 1881, aged sixty-eight years. William A. was educated at Greersburg Acidemy, and left that institution when eighteen years old. In 1875 he married Ella,

(1 lughter of J. C. Thoinpwn, and their children are Benjamin Clark, Georgiana and N mcy C. The doctor commenced the study of medicine when twenty-one years old,

I) •. S. 31. R>5s, of Altoona, Pa., being his preceptor. He graduated from the Western lliserve Melical College in February, 1869, and commenced practice in Ohioville, rj;n lining there three years. In 1873 he located at Darlington, where he has since practiced. In politics he is a Republican. PiiTLip >CHARFF, forcmau of the Cooperative Glass Works, Beaver Falls, was born

ill t^ittsburiih, July 16, 1847, and is a sou of Conrad and Wilhelmina (Rupple) Scharff, natives of Hesse Cassel, Germany. They came to America in 18B9, located in Pitts- burgh, and in 1884 moved to Beaver Falls. They have four children: Mary, Henrietta, Piiilip and William. Philip was reared in Pittsburgh and learned the trade of glass- blower with McKee Bros., of that city. He worked as a journeyman from 1858 until 1879, when he located in Beaver Falls, working a year and a half in the Cooperative Gl tss Works, since which time he has held his iire.sent position. In 1871 he married Caiiieriue, daughter of Henry and Agnes (Schuiz) Gernert, of Pittsburgh, by whom he

li li six cliililren: Harry, William Agnes, Minnie, Edward and Bessie. Mr. Scharii is a member of the I. O. (). F. and A. O. U. W.; in politics he is a Democrat. Wti,LiAM SciiAUFF, glass-blowcr, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, April 15,

Ho ), and is a s )a of Conrad C. and Mena (Runple) Scharff, of Germany, who settled in iVtt-iburgh in 18o9. He was reared in that city, and learm-d his trade with McKee Bros, and BakewalUt Co., and worked in Pittsburgh from 1859 until 1873. He then embarked in the hotel business in Pittsburgh (South Side). In 1879 he located in Beaver Falls, and was one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, where he has since been employed, and is interested as a stockholder. In 1872 he married Mary, dau^duer of Henry and Margaret Zell, of Pittsburgh, and has .six children: Lillie Cat'.ierine, Emma, David, William and Philip. In 1875 Mr. Scharff was the champion oars-nan of America. He is an active member of the A. O. U. W. and Red Men (Pitts- burgh Lodge). Politically he is a Democrat. BIOGKAl'HIES WKST SIDE. 717

William Schepfler, glass pressor, Beaver Falls, was born in Prussia, Jan. 22, 1836, and is a son of Henry and Eva C. Sclieffler, who emigrated to America in 1844 and settled in Pittsburgh. Their children were George, Conrad, William and Dorothea. William learned his trade with F. & J. McKee 6: Co., of Pittsburgh, and was in their employ from 1854 until 1867, when he located in Columbiana county, Ohio, where he was engaged in farming six years, working at his trade occasional!}^ in Pittsburgh. In 1873 he located in that city permanently, and worked for Doyle it Co. until 1878. In 1879 he came to Beaver Falls, and became one of the founders of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, where he has since been employed. June 5, 1859, he married Cath- erine, daughter of John Weyand, of Pittsburgh, by whom he has seven children living: William H., Katie M., Lizzie E., Anna D., Cora C, Charles E. and Albert T. Mr. Scheffler lias been a member of the board of directors of the glass works for six years, and since May 1, 1886, has been its chairman. He is a member of the German Luth- eran church, the A. O. U. W., and in politics is a Republican. August Schwaller, glass blower, Beaver Falls, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, June 6, 1853, and is a son of Joseph and Anna (Veitlech) Schwaller. He came to Amer- ica in 1873, and located in Wayne county. Pa., remaining there seventeen months. He then located in Pittsburgh, where he was in the employ of McKee Bros, until the glass strike of 1878. In 1879 he came to Beaver Falls, and became one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass Works, wiiere he has since been employed, and is also a stockholder. In 1876 he married Mary A., daughter of John Evans, by wliom he has five children living: Kate, Annie, Andrew, Maggie and Magdalena. He is a member of the German Catholic church; in politics a Democrat. John M. Scott, clerk of courts, Beaver, was born in Brighton township, this county, April 11, 1842, and is a son of William and Xancy (McKee) Scott, the former a native of Beaver county and the latter of Franklin. His father was engaged in the tanning business in early life, and in farming in later life, until his death, which occurred in Brighton. His family consisted of three sons and five daughters (two deceased), of whom John M. is the youngest living. He was reared on the farm, and attended the common school and the Beaver Academy. He taught school for nineteen winters, and farmed during the rest of each year. He began teaching at the age of eighteen. In 1885 he was elected clerk of the courts of Beaver county, which position he has since occupied. He is well adapted to the position he holds, and has a practical knowledge of the details of the office. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church; in politics he is a Republican. G. A. ScROGGS, physicianand surgeon, P. O. Beaver, was born in Xew; Castle, Law- rence county. Pa., March 23, 1855, and is a son of John A. and Mary J. (Thompson) Scroggs, former a native of Darlington, this county, latter of Columbiana county, Ohio, of Scotch-Irish descent. The Scroggs family w^ere among the early settlers of Beaver county. The grandfather of our subject was Gen. John Alexander Scroggs, who was a general in the war of 1812; he was prothonotary of B' aver county two terms, beginning in 1832. The Scroggs fiimily are descendants of the Lord Chief-Justice of the King's High Bench, Sir William Scroggs. The father of G. A. was a dentist, and practiced in Galena, 111., for many years. He had four children, of whom G. A. is the second. Our subject was reared in Galena, 111., where he received his earliest education, and he subsequently attended the Hopedale Normal School, in Ohio. He chose medicine as his profession, asd studied at East Liverpool, Ohio, first with Dr. Benjamin Ogden, and afterward with Dr Daniel Leasure, of Allegheny City, Pa. He then entered Jeflferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, in 1876, where he was graduated in 1879. He began practice at East Liverpool, Ohio, and remained there three years, thtn went to Hazlewood, and in 1884 came to Beaver. He was married, in 1879, to Alexira C, daughter of Alexander C. Gatzmer, of Philadelphia, Pa., of Prussian descttt. The doctor is a Republican in politics. James Scroggs, Jr. physician and surgeon, P, O. Beaver, was born in Allegheny coun'y, Pa., July 19, 1850, a son of James and Emily (Seaton) Scroggs, the former of "40 Y18 HISTORY OF BE AVER COTTNTV.

Scotch and the latter of English descent, and both natives of Pennsylvania. His father was for many years a practicing physician in Beaver horough. He is still a resident of Beaver, but is not in active practice, and is perhaps the oldest physician in the county. He spent the most of his professional life in Pittsburgh, where his family grew up. His two sons are physicians. Our subject, who is the eldest of five children, attended the schools of Pittsburgh, then went to Ann Arbor, Mich., and first attended the literary department of Michigan University, subsequently entering the medical department of the same institution, where he remained one year. He then returned toFairview, the home of his father, and continued his studies at horre until the opening of the Cincin- nati College of Medicine and Surgery, which he then entered and from which he was graduated in 1872. He came to Beaver county and commenced the practice of his chosen profession at Fairview. The doctor always speaks of his father in terms of the highest praise. His father first attended to the education of his children and gave them the advantages of the best schools, and then expected them to make their own way. When our subject returned from college his father said to him: "James, I will not buy j'ou anything more than horse and saddle; then you must hoe your own row." He then for the first time in his life felt that he was a man, and must battle with the world single handed. He practiced one year in Fairview, and then came to Beaver where he soon obtained a good practice. He is earnestly devoted to his profession, seldom allow- ing his time to be taken up with anything else, and takes much interest in the Beaver County Medical Society. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as a member of the school board for ten years in Beaver borough. He is physician to the Beaver County Home, physician to Beaver county jail, also county physician. The Doctor was married, in 1873, to Anna, daughter of John Aber, who was a merchant, and they have had four children: Anna Emily, Joseph J., Hall E. and Fred J. Mrs. Scroggs is a member of the United Presbyterian church, of Beaver. The doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F. Henry Sechrist, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Cambria county. Pa., in 1840. His great-grandfather came from Germany^ and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. William, a son of this pioneer, and a native of York county. Pa., married Esther Saddler, and had six sons and five daughters. He was a farmer, and died at the age of sixty years. Henry, his fourth child, born in 1806 in York county, married in 1834, Nancy, daughter of Frederick and Mary Flinchbaugh, and eight children (six now living) were born to them, our subject being the fourth. The father came to Beaver county in 1860 and purchased the property now owned by his son and namesake. He died in 1872 aged sixty-six years. Henry, our subject, was reared a farmer, and has always followed that occupation. At the death of his father he purchased his farm. He was married, in 1887, to Lizzie, daughter of James Dillon. He is quite extensively engaged in dairying, owns twenty cows, and ships his produce to Pittsburgh daily. John C. Sennett, moulder, Beaver Falls, was born in Lake coimty, Ohio, June 12, 1835, and is a son of Albert and Olive (Cokly) Sennett. He was reared in Erie county. Pa., and Cincinnati, Ohio, and at the latter place served an apprenticeship of four years at the stove-molder's trade, which he followed until 1885. He was in the late War of the Rebellion, enlisting Aug. 11, 1862, in Company 1, 145th P. V. I. He participated in the battles of Fredericksburg. ChancellcrsviDe, Getlyf-burg, the Wilder- ness campaign, Petersburg and other engagements, and was honorably discharged May 31, 1865. la January, 1871, he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since resided. He is a member of the G. A. R., Union Veteran Legion, I. O. O. F. and Iron Molder's Union; in politics, he is independent. JosRPii Shannon, farmer, P. O. Homewood, is a descendant of an early settler in Pennsylvania, a farmer by occupation, who was born on the River Shannon, Ireland, and was the parent of sixteen children. Robert, his son, settled in Westmoreland county about 1820, where he remained until 1830, when he moved to Beaver county and purchased 100 acres of land. He married Nellie, daughter of Robert Miller, and by her had ten children, seven of whom are living. Robert was a farmer during his whole life. He died in 1868, aged sixty-eight years. His wife died in 1875, aged seventy-seven BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 719 -^ years. Joseph was born in 1826, and is now the oldest living son. He was liberally educated, and was a student at Greersburg academy. He was reared on a farm and is by occupation a farmer. In 1849 he married Eliza Jane, daughter of John Beatty, and they have four children: Ann Mary (Mrs. McC'aughtry), John B., Nellie Jane (Mrs. Wallace), and R. Emma (Mrs. Beard). In 1849 Mr. Shannon moved on the present farm of 150 acres, which was the homestead of his wife's father. He is an adherent of the United Presbj'terian church; in politics a Republican. William Shannon, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, the youngest son of Robert and Nellie (Miller) Shannon, was born in Big Beaver township on the farm where he now lives, in 1840. He was married in 1867 to Mary Alloway, of Blair county, Pa. Eight

children have blessed this union: Robert A., Aaron M., James B., Elmer E , Nellie J., Royal G., William S. and Annie M. Mr. Shannon received a good common-school education. He enlisted in 1861 in Company K, 10th Pennsylvania Reserves, and served three years, being engaged in the battles of Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, South 3Iountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburgh, The Wild- erness and Spottsylvania. He was taken prisoner at Fredericksburg, was taken to Richmond and to Libby prison, and was in prison for twenty-eight daj's. He owns 290 acres of land, nearly all of which is under cultivation. He has always been a hard worker and is a successful farmer. He is a Democrat. Everett W. Sheets, physician, Beaver Falls,wasbornin East Palestine, Columbiana county, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1860, and is a sou of Abraham and jNIarj' A. (Dustin) Sheets. His father was a graduate of Jefferson ]Medical College, Philadelphia, and was for many years a practicing physician in Columbiana county, Ohio, Beaver county and New- Castle, Pa., where he died in 1871. Mr. Sheets' paternal grandfather was Frederick Sheets, a pioneer of East Palestine, and his maternal grandfather, Dr. Barnard Dustin, of Massachusetts, a pioneer physician of Darlington township. He had two sons. Barnard and Nathaniel, both of them phj'siciajis of distinction Everett W. Sheets was reared in New Castle. He studied medicine in his father's office, and with his sister, Eugenia C, now Mrs. Dr. Mercer, and later with Dr. Montgomery Linvillc. He entered Jefferson Medical College in 1883, and was graduated in April, 1885. He was then appointed assistant-surgeon of Lancaster County Hospital. In February, 1886, he located in Beaver Falls, where he has a large and successful practice. John S. Sheplek, proprietor of Hotel Summit, in Bridgewater, was born in Alle- gheny county. Pa., Nov. 3, 1818, and is a son of Philip and Mary (Hill) Shepler. His mother is still living at the age of eighty. His father was a farmer, and later in life a hotel keeper in Pittsburgh. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and lived to the age of seventy-si.x . His grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served under George Washington. He, with some others, made a trip in an open tlat boat from the headwaters of the Monongahela river to Louisville, then called the Falls of the Ohio. They ran only by night, hiding from the Indians among the willows by day. He died here at the age of ninety, and his wife at ninety-four. Philip had thirteen children, of whom seven are now living. Of these John S. is the eldest. He was reared near Pittsburgh, and attended the common schools. He remained on the farm with his parents till he reached his majority, then he worked in Pittsburgh as a pattern maker and mill-wright. He afterward purcha.sed a flouring mill in Washington county, which he conducted a few j^ears,

when it was washed away by a flood . He then purchased property in ]\Ionongahela City, and in company with Henry Shearer built a mill there. He sold his interest in this mill, and became part owner of the steamboat Bell, and on that and other boats he was, during a number of years, an engineer. His health failing, he leased, in New Brighton, a hotel which he conducted about four years, after which he removed to Beaver and kept the National Hotel there a few years. He then engaged in the manufacture of agricultural implements, sold out. and built the hotel which he now occupies. On the 4th of March, 1840, he was married to IMary J., daughter of John Megown. She was born in Pitts-

burgh , and is of Scotch descent. They have had eleven children, of whom seven are

now living: Philip L. , an engineer and merchant; Albert G., S-amuel H. and Charley C, Y20 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Steamboat engineers on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers; Anna Eliza, wife of Oliver K. McKeage, an engineer on the Ohio river; Josephine, at home; and Abbie, wife of J. B. Shumaker, a druggist in Bridgewater. In politics Mr. SLepler is a liepublicau. John A. Shillito, merchant, P. O. Beaver, of the firm of Shillito & Brother, was born in Independence township, this county, Nov. 5, 1832, son of George and Elizabeth (Anderson) Shillito, former of whom died in 1869; latter is still living at the age of eighty-live. They were both natives of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish lineage. Our subject's grandfather (George) and father came to Beaver county in 1800. and were tillers oi the soil. Samuel Shillito, an uncle of John A., was in the War of 1812, and emigrated west from Beaver county. Our subject is one of a family of six children, three of whom are living: John A. and his partner, R. C, and George M., a prominent physician in Allegheny City. John A. was reared on the farm, attended school in Inde- pendence township, and at the age of sixteen went to Clinton, in Allegheny county, where he clerked for one year. Then he moved to Florence, Washington county, and clerked there three years. In April, 1855, he went to California, where he remained thirteen years, and during this time he was employed as salesman in a store, except three years he was mining in Nevada. Jan. 8, 1868, he returned home and embarked in his present business. Both members of the firm have been for many years residents of Beaver county, and John A. has had thirty-seven years' experience in business. Oct. 4, 1871, he was married to Mary G., daughter of John Swearigen, and born and reared in Allegheny county, where she was married. They have one child, X. G. L. Mr, and Mrs. Shillito are members of the Presbyterian church, of which he is trustee and treasurer. Theodore P. ISimpson, physician, Beaver Falls, was born in New Brighton, this county, March 19, 1856, and is a son of W. W. and Lavina (Rogers) Simpson. He was reared in New Brighton, began the study of medicine in the oflice of his father in 1874, and was graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York, in 1877. In June of the .same year he located in Beaver Falls, where he has built up a lucrative and extensive practice. Darius S[NCtLeton, lumber dealer and justice of the peace, was born in this county Jan. 9, 1829, and is a son of Henry H. and Rebecca (Maginnis) Singleton, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish and English descent. His father came to this county with his parents when a child, spent most of his life here as a farmer, and died in 1867. .He had five sons and three daughters, Darius being the youngest son. Our subject was reared on a farm in Greene township, this county, and his earl}^ education was received in the common schools in his native county, and at the Twinsburg Institute. Ohio. His business education was obtained at Duff's Commercial College, in Pittsburgh, where he was graduated in 1866. Before the War of the Rebellion he was engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and also in the oil business In 1862 he enlisted in Conipan}' F, 140th Volunteer Infantry, and was in eleven engagements. He was promoted from private to sergeant and lieutenant, successively. At the baltle of Spolt.'-yhania he received three wounds, one in the left shoulder and arm, which caused him to lose six inches of the bone. At the close of the war he returned to Beaver, and in 1868 embarked in the lumber business. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1876, being elected the next year, and has held the position ever since. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the G. A. R., and chaplain of Post No. 473. ]Mr. Singlelon was married, in 1853, to Sarah T., daughter of Sathelius M. and Sarah (Guthrie) Crail, natives of Mercer county. Pa., and of English descent. The living children of this marriage are E. H., Lorena I., Lawrence G., Estella and Dickson Lee. Those deceased are Luenza S., Ltnda and Knox. Mrs. Singleton is a member of the Metliodist Episcopal church. Mr. Sin- gleton is a Presbyterian, an elder in the church and a teacher in the Bible class. J.\MES S.M.\RT, Sr., (deceased). The original member bearing this name in Western Pennsylvania was John Smart, who came to Westmoreland county from Philadelphia in the early history of Western Pennsylvania. A son, James, was born to this pionee r in Westmoreland, where he was reared, and in 1796 came to Beaver county and settled on BIOGRAPHIES \VP:ST SIDE. 721

400 acres of laud on the Ohio line in Pennsylvania. After remaining on this tract for some years James was forced to relinquish his claim by depopulation agents, who claimed the right of property. He married Lucy Hartshorn, to whom were born seven children. James, the fourth son, was born in 1802, and was a brother to John Smart, a wealthy bachelor in Darliagtou township, and one of its most prominent citizens. He was an engineer, having followed steamboat engineering for a number of years. He accLimjlated considerable wealth and purchased some 400 acres of land, which was part of the original tract settled by his father, James. James Smart, our subject, was born and reaied on a farm, and through life followed agricultural pursuits. He was married, in 1831, to Sarah, daughter of Thomas and Jane (Duff) Hartshorn, of this county. They had no children. Lawrence Smart, an adopted son, was born in 1853,

and was, in 1873, married to Anna M. , daughter of John Roberts, ex-sheriff. Four children were born to them, three of whom are living: Lulu, Ettie and Nannie. James Smart, Sr., the subject of this memoir, died Dec. 4, 1887. He was an industrious farmer, respected by all who knew him; a member of the Presbyterian church, of which his widow is also a member. Politically he was a Pepublican. James Smart, Jr., farmer, P. O. East Palestine, Ohio, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1829. His parents, Thomas and Jane (Dill worth) Smart, had seven children, five of whom are now living. Thomas was born in 1798, and died in 1879. He was an engineer twenty-five years, and in early life followed his trade with his brother John. He then came to his native county and purchased 150 acres of land, which was part of the tract of land purchased by his ancestors, and which Thomas owned from 1851 to 1879, and which he left, free of incumbrance, to his family. James Smart, Jr., the remaining male member of the family, with his two maiden sisters, Rebecca and Sarah Jane, now reside on and own the homestead. Thomas was a cabinetmaker by trade, an occupation he followed for a number of years. James, our subject, received a common school education, and was in early life employed on the river with his uncle. He is now superintending the work on the farm. Andrew Smiley, farmer, P. O. Homewood, was born in Beaver county in 1820. His father, Hugh Smiley, came from County Antrim, Ireland, at an early day and settled in North Sewickley township, where he purchased 150 acres of land. He died there in 1858, aged ninety-six years. He married Martha Richey, of Allegheny county, and had eleven children, five of Avhom are living, Andrew being the tenth child. Our subject was educated in the common schools, and since early childhood has followed farming. He was married, in 1845, to Elizabeth, daughter of William Beattj", of this county, and she has borne him seven children, five of whom are living: Mary C. (Mrs. Sefton), Abigail, Milton, Annie Tj. and James. Mr. Smiley owns about 125 acres of valuable land, and is one of the most prosperous farmers in Big Beaver township. He is a man highly respected by his neighbors, and all who know him. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church; politically a l^epublican.

Georc^e T. Smith, foreman polishing department. Hubbard kt Co. 's Axe Works, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, Oct. 21, 1853. He was reared and educated in his native city, where he learned his trade, which he has followed since 1872. He located in Beaver Falls in 1880, where he worked as a journeyman until 1885, when he was promoted to the position he now occupies. He is a respected citizen, a member of the Mystic circle; in politics a Republican. Jacob Smith, postmaster and farmer, P. O, Rowe, was born in Allegheny county in 1818. Jacob, his father, came to Beaver county in 1832. He married, near Mahoning town, Catherine, daughter of Powell Smith, of Allegheny county, ai:d they hsd fourteen children, of whom Jacob is the fifth child. The father died at the age of forty- nine years, and the mother at the age of eighty. Jacob has resided on his present farm since 1854, the property consisting of 120 acres. He was married, in 1843, to Sophia, daughter of AVilliam Alexander, of this county, and has had three children, of whom two are living: William A. and Calvin A. Mr. Smith is a member of the United Pre.'-- byterian church of Darlington; in politics he is a Republican. His grandfather, Philip, came from Germany, and was in the Re volution ar3' War. 722 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

Samuel M. Smith, farmer and stock grower, P. O. Beaver, was born in Lawrence covinty, Pa., in August, 1841, a son of David and Catherine (McKee) Smith, who were born in Ireland and came to America when children, former of whom was a carriage maker and followed that business for years in Lawrence county. They raised a family of six daughters and five sons. Samuel M., the second, was reared in Enon Valley, and attended the common schools. Early in life he learned the plastering trade, and later worked at the carpenter's trade until the fall of 1877, when he came 1o Brighirn township, bought a farm, and has since turned his attention to tilling the soil. He was married, in 1877, to Margaret A. 3IcGaffie, whose parents were early Irish settlers of Beaver county. Their children now living are Anna. David and Laura. Mr. and Mrs, Smith are members of the Presbyteri^ church. Coleman Steinfeld, butcher, Beaver l^'alls, was born in Prussia Sept. 25, 1849, being a son of Raphael and Rosa Steinfeld, who emigrated in 1854, and settled in Ro- chester, Beaver county, at which place and New Brighton Raphael carried on the butchering business until 1873. In 1867 he embarked in the clothing business, in whi( h he was engaged until his death in 1882. He had ten children, eight still living : Her- man, Lena (Mrs. M. Schiff), Coleman, Hannah (Mrs. Asher Hanauer), Alexander. Re- becca (Mrs. Joseph Ellsoffer), Mary (Mrs. Isaac Spanier), and Amelia (Mrs. Jonas Blumenthal). Our subject engaged in the butchering business with his father in New Brighton in 1868, which partnership existed until Sept. 1, 1873. He then opened a market in Beaver Falls, where he has a large and lucrative business. Mr. Steinfeld married, Sept. 3, 1873, Julia, daughter of Joseph and Mena Lazarus, of Rochester, Pa., Raphael, and by her he has ten children : Lena, Sadie, Marcus, Cora, Bernard, Harry, Charles, Louis and Hannah. Archie Stewakt, agent of the Gas Company and dealer in real estate, Bridge- water, was born in Moon township, Beaver county, Jan. 29, 1844, and is a son of John and and Barbaria (Knox) Stewart, natives of Washington county, Pa , and of Scotch German descent. His father was a farmer and coal dealer, and an early settler of Bea- ver county, Our subject is one of a family of six children, was reared in Moon township on the farm, and attended the common school and the college at Beaver, Pa. At the age of seventeen he went on the Ohio, and followed the river for several years. He started in, tirst doing boys' work, was promoted and finally became managing owner of a steamboat, and in 1882 was interested in several other boats. He sold out all his river interests in 1887, and has since been agent for the gas company. He was actively engaged in the manufacture of fire-brick, in Moon township, for a time. He has dealt in real estate in Bridgewater, where he now resides, and is the owner of seven houses and lots. He was married in Beaver county, in 1880, to Gertrude E., daugh-

ter of John Miller. This union has been blessed with two children : Anna R. and John A. Mr. Stewart is a member of the Presbyterian, Mrs. Stewart of the English Lutheran church. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the I. O. O F. lodge and encampment. Chakles E. Stewart, manufacturer, Beaver, was born in Butler county, Pa., in 1847, and is a son of Charles M. and Priscilla (Appleton) Stewart, who were of Engl sh descent, former a manufacturer of lumber, who came to Beaver county in 1827, and spent the greater part of the remaining portion of his life here. He died at New Brighton in 1864. His family consisted of eight children. Charles E., the only son, was reared in New Brighton, and attended the common schools there. Early in life he commenced dealing in wall-paper, and met with success as a dealer. He then engaged in business as a manufacturer of wall-paper, and since 1875 has been manufacturing in New York City. He still owns a neat and substantial residence on Third street, Bea- ver. He was married in 1871 to Anna M., daughter of George Christian. Her parents were natives of Allegheny City. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have following named chil- Nellie Mrs. Stewart is a mem- dren : Charles E., Jr., Florence M., George T. and P. ber of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Stewart is a F. & A. M.; in politics a Republican. The family spend the summer months in Beaver borough. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 723

Dan H. Stone, prothonotary, Beaver, is a native of Beaver county and a son of Dan H. and ]\Iary (Patterson) Stone. His fatlier was born in Connecticut in 1802, and came witli his parents to Beaver county in 1812. Our subject's motlier was a member of the Patterson family, who were among the early settlers. His father and grandfatlicr were owners of steam vessels. The grandfather was captain on an ocean ship, the father, of Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio river steamers, and was at one time owner of an extensive steamboat line. He met with success in that business, but when in later life he left the water and embarked in other business enterprises, he did not succeed. He died in 1879. His family consisted of seven children. Dan H., the third child, was reared in Beaver county, attended the public school and worked on the farm. When his brother was elected prothonotary in 1879, Dan H. acted as his deputy, and in 1885 he was elected to the office himself. He is eminently qualified to till the position, having had the experience before he assumed the responsibility. He is thoroughly familiar with all the details of the office. In politics he is a Kepubhcan. Stephen P. Stone, bank cashier, P. O. Beaver, was born in this county Sept. 17,

1854, and is a son of Dan H . and Miry (Patterson) Stone. His father was born in Con- necticut, bfit spent most of his life in this county, where he met his wife. She was born in Beaver Falls, and is a descendant of one of the earliest families of the county. Dan H. Stone was on the river in several capacities, and met with success in business. At one time he was principal owner of an extensive line of steamboats on the Missis- sippi and Ohio rivers. In the latter part of his life he sold out his interest in the steamboat line, bought land and embarked extensively in the sawmill business. He had seven children— three daughters and four sons— Stephen P. bei^g the eldest. Dan H. is now prothonotary of Beaver county. Stephen P. attended the public schools of Beaver, and the Beaver Academy. When sixteen years old he went to work on a farm and .steam sawmill owned by his father in Marion township, this county, where he was employed until the panic of 1873 swept awaj^ everything that his father owned, and left the family without means of support. His father (who died in 1879) being disabled by advanced age and sickness, Stephen worked as a laborer to support the family. When the new courthouse was built, he worked at the excavation as a day laborer. In the summer and fall of 1876 he was employed on the engineer corps that surveyed and laid out the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad from Pittsburgh to Youngstown, Ohio. In 1877 he was appointed deputy prothonotary, and in 1879 he was elected to the office of prothonotary, being re-elected in 1882. After the close of his second term he accepted the position of assistant cashier of the Beaver Deposit Bank. He was married May 12, 1887, to Louise M., daughter of George W. Knox, a retired attorney of Philadelphia. Mrs. Stone is a member of the Presbyterian church. ]Mr. Stone is a F. & A. M. and a member of the I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republican. Judge Edwin H. Stowe was born Jan. 2, 1826, in the town of Beaver, the eldest son of Hiram Stowe and ]Martha Darragh, a daughter of Major Robert Darragh, who, at one time represented Beaver county in the state senate. The wife of Major Darragh was Deborah Hart, a granddaughter of John Hart, of New Jersey, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The grandfather of Hiram Stowe was a soldier of the revolution from Connecticut, and his father having purchased a farm near Warren, Ohio, in the western reserve, removed there with his family in 1808. Hiram being a man of enterprise and having a taste for mercantile pursuits, when quite young left his father's home and removed to Beaver county, where, in 1823, he embarked in business in the town of Beaver. In 1827 he removed to a village on the west side of the Beaver river, now known as Bridgewater, and entered into partnership with Mr. Darragh, tLtn engaged in merchandising at that place, the lirm becoming H. Stowe i.t Co. The business, which prospered, was continued until 1836, when Mr. Stowe, having been elected cashierof the Branch Bank of Pittsburgh, located in Beaver, retained that position until 1839, when the branch was withdrawn. He was after that date not actively engaged in any business of his own, but interested in a number of enterprises, and at his death, in 1877, was a director of the Western Insurance Company, and the People's Savings Bank, 724 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. of Pittsburgh, as also of the Little Sawmill Run Railroad Company. He was at one time director of the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad Company. His widow still resides at New Brighton, at the ripe age of eighty-three years. Edwin H. Stowe was carefully nurtured, and enjoyed every advantage of education at command. For a time he was a pupil of the academy at Beaver, but becoming dissatisfied, withdrew from it and recited to Samuel B. Coulter, a graduate of .Jefferson College, and an accomplished scholar. In in 1845 Removing to 1843 he entered Washington College, from which he was graduated . Pittsburgh in the fall of 1846 he entered the office of the late .Judge Hampton, then a member of Congress from Allegheny county, as a student of law. He was admitted to the bar in 1849, and soon after opened an olfice as an attorney at law. Of a retiring disposition he formed few acquaintances outside the profession, but upon the students and members of the bar he made a favorable impression. His progress was at first slow and discouraging; indeed, so much so, that, at times, he bitterly regretted his choice of a profession. "But there was no retreat without disgrace, and he resolved by patience and assiduous study to prepare for better days. In 1855 he entered into partnership with John H. Hampton, Esq., a former schoolmate and the son of his preceptor. Soon business came with unstinted measure to the new firm, and the success of Stowe ^ Hampton was assured. In 18' 9 Judge Stowe's name was first mentioned for a judicial position among the members of the bar, and in 1862 he was nominated by the Republican party and elected judge of the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny county. It required but a " brief time to gain the confidence of tlie pubHc as a judge both competent and honest." In 1864 Judge Stowe married Miss Emma Vick, youngest daughter of Charles Vick, Esq., an English gentleman of culture and means, who came to this country and settled in Allegheny City. Their three sons were Charles H., who died in 1881 in his fifteenth year; Edwin Walford and Percy Van Deusen, born in 1870 and 1874, respectively. In 1872 Judge Stowe was unanimously reelected a judge of the Common Pleas Court, and in 1882 the same flattering distinction was .shown him. His experience on the bench for twenty -five years has extended through all branches of criminal and civil law, and his judicial career has met with public approval. One of the leading Pittsburgh journals thus speaks of him: A number of the most important cases recently tried in our courts have been tried before him In the majority of these, of course, the most delicate questions were of a character to be appreciated only by those learned in the law. A few of these are ineresting even to a lay mind, however. In the famous Clarke-McCulIy "Bond of Friendship" case, his ruling that Clarke was a competent witness, afterward upon re-argument affirmed by the supreme court, by a divided court, won the case for him. That is known as the " Rising Main Case" is a leading case on the power of the city councils to discriminate between bidders for public work, and award a contract to a bidder other than the lowest. In the Ortwein murder case, which was tried before Judge Stowe, the doctrine was laid down for the first time in this state, that where the defense of insanity was set up against the charge of murder, the insanity must be proved to the satisfaction of the jury. It was not sufficient to merely raise a reasonable doubt in their minds. In this he was sustained by the supreme court, and it is as now settled law. He also presided at the trial of Lane, the poisoner, and Lenkner, who murdered river his partcer. More recently he has held the scales in the contest of the men with the Hostetter Smithfield Bridge Company, the protracted Oak Alley church wrangle, and the Lawrenceville graveyard case. To these may be added the case against .James Nutt for the murder of Dukes, who had killed Nutt's father shortly before, and been acquitted by a jury, and in retaliation for which Nutt killed him, sent from Fayette county, and in which " impulsive insanity" was relied upon as a defense; and the Commonwealth vs. Riddle embezzlement. et al, president and diiector of the Penn Bank, of Pittsburgh, for Elljah Stkattox, farmer, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa township in 1835, a son of John and Hester (Cochran) Stratt..n. His father, who was formerly of New Jersey, settled in Chippewa township, this county, about 1825, where he cleared and improved a farm, on which he lived and died. His children were Samuel (deceased), John W., Elijah, Margaret and Sarah A. Elijah was reared in Chippewa township. ,

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enlisted inCon^- and spent fifteen years of his early manhood in Illinois. In 1862 he of Stone River and pany C, 84th Illinois Volunteers, and participated in the battles Franklin, Nash- Perrysv'ille, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, the siege of Atlanta, in returned to ville and other engagements, and was honorably discharged 1865. He engaged Chippewa township, this county, in 1874, where he. has since resided and been Craethbaum, l)y in farming. He has been married twice, His first wife was Jane Charh s w^hom he had one son, Charles. His second wife was Emeline B., daughter of :\Ir Stratton is a and Esther (Hite) McMillan, early settlers of Chippewa township. member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a stanch advocate of prohibition. this county, June Ulysses S. Stkouss, physician, was born in Hanover township, were of English 1848, and is a son of David and Emily (Woodrough) Strouss, who 5, Our and German origin. The father was a farmer and tanner, and had eleven children. academy iit subject was reared on the farm, and attended the district school and the Mansfield, Pa. He studied medicine with Dr. Walker, of Man.sfield, Pa., and after- of the ward with Dr. Moon, at Hookstown. He then entered the medical department Western Reserve College at Cleveland, Ohio, where he was graduated in 1872. He Ohioville, began practice at Hookstown, where he remained until 1874, when he went to practice. He ]s and ten years later came to Beaver, where he has since been in active is a very attentive to his professional duties, and courteous to rich and poor alike. He to member of the Beaver County Medical Society. The Doctor was married, in 1871, of Irish descent. Their children are Jennie Esther, daughter of James M . Hatford, and Doctor is a and Martha. Mrs. Strouss is a member of the Presbyterian church. The Democrat; he is a Master Mason. Albert Strub, glass mould maker, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny City, Strub, natives of Alsace, March 31, lS-)3. a son of Morau and Magdalena (Altenbaugh) in Beaver Germany. His father settled in Allegheny City about 1847, and has resided Leon- Falls since 1886. He has eight children living: Joseph, Albert, Louisa, Victoria, making in ard, Caroline, William and Titus. Albert learned the trade of glass mould to Beaver Falls Pittsburgh, and followed it in Allegheny county five years. He came m Cutlery Works and 1874, and for seven years worked as a machinist in the Beaver Falls county. Hartman Nail Mill. Since 1884 he has worked as a glass mould maker in Beaver Caroline (Fischer) Paff, April 11, 1877. he married Mary M., daughter of John A. and the by whom he has two children: John M. and Agnes. Mr. Strub is a member of is a Dem- Catholic church and the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. Politically he

ocrat . Leonard Strub, furniture dealer, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny City, Catherine (Krepps; Strub, both natives Pa Nov. 23, 1847, and is a son of Leonard and employed in New York City for of Alsace. His father came to America in 1832, and was Pa., where he became a suc- several years, after which he located in Allegheny City, in that business for up- cessful and prominent starch manufacturer, and was engaged Krepps, Sr of Lorraine, and wards of forty years. His wife was a daughter of Joseph . , was reared and educated in his native a pioneer of Allegheny City. Leonard Strub photographer in Allegheny City, having by city In 1868 he^embarked in business as a any instruction from hard study and indomitable perseverance mastered the art without Pittsburgh, until 1885. He has others He continued in business in Allegheny City and spring of 1885 until February, been a resident of Beaver Falls since 1882, and from the In May, 1886, he embarked in 1886 conducted a photograph gallery in that borough. successfully engaged. He carries the the furniture business, in which he has since been and Seventh Ave.,_ now largest stock in Beaver county; his stores, Nos. 805, 8051^ 807, increases as it has occupy about 6,000 square feet of storeroom, and if his business still married, in 1871, Lena, daugliter of done he will have to add as much more room. He formerly of Switzerland. By this Peter and :^Iary Lena Saladin, of Allegheny county, Carrie A., Stella M., union there are six children: Francis L., EmmaR., TressaM., street and Church avenue. and Walter R. Mr. Strub's residence is on corner of Eighth Falls, is a native of this county farmer and milkman, P. O. , Beaver , Henry Stuber, ,

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and was born June 22, 1861. lie is a son of Jacob and Kate (Miller) Stuber. Jacob is a native of Germany, but has been a resident of Beaver county upward of thirty years. He is a shoemaker by trade, but of late has been engaged in farming, and is now a resident of Pulaski township. He has three children living: Henry, Catherine and John. Henry was reared in Beaver county, married Mary, daughter of Jacob and Lizzie Klein, of Pulaski township, and has one daughter, Lizzie. He is a prominent dairyman and farmer of Chippewa township. He is a member of the Presbyterian church; politically a Democrat. R. E. Tallon, contractor, Beaver, of the firm of Harton & Tallon, contractors and builders, was born June 13, 1849, and is a son of Robert and Eliza (Daniels) Tallon, former a native of Ireland and latter of Beaver county. Her father was Stacy Daniels, one of the early settlers of this county. Our subject's grandfather came frc lii Ireland and settled in Pittsburgh in 1824. He soon moved to Westmoreland counl\ Pa., where he died. Robert, the father of R. E grew to the farm, aiid , manhood on engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. In 1847 he came to Beaver county, and is still in business in New Brighton. He had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, of whom nine are living, all in Beaver county, R. E., being the fourth s( n. He was reared in Beaver borough, attended public school and the academy, and early in life learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked as a journeyman for a time. The firm of Harton & Tallon was formed in 1872, and since then they have done a large part of thd building and contracting of Beaver county. At present they have under way ten contracts, one of them for a church in Ohio, which is to cost $35,000. They employ about sixty men. In 1868 Mr. Tallon was married to Emma Jones, which union has been blessed with five children: Efiie, Josie, Fred, Maud and Sadie. Mr. and Mrs. Tallon are members of the Methodist church; in politics he is a Republican. Mr. Tal- lon served through the Indian war in the Indian Territory, in 1868, with Gen. Custer. R. T. Taylor, college president, Beaver, was born in Otsego county, N. Y., June 29, 1826, and is a son of Epaphro and Caroline (Morse) Taylor, who were of English descent, the father a native of Connecticut and a farmer, the mother of Ma^â chusetts. Their family consisted of nine children, of whom R. T. is the second Cur subject was reared on the farm, attended select school in his native county, and at the age or seventeen commenced teaching school. He taught in winter and worked on the farm in summer until he reached his twentieth year, when he entered the Cazenovia Seminary, in Madison county, N. Y., to prepare for college. He remained there three years, then again engaged in teaching. He was principal of the Brookville Academy for two years; then entered the sophomore class at the Wesleyan University, at Middletown, Conn., in the regular classical coui'se. He was graduated in 1854, and was elected a meml)er of the " Phi Beta Kappa Society." He accepted a professorship in the Ritt en- house Academy, Washington, D. C, where he remained two years. He subsequently taught in a college at Pittsburgh ; also taught in a high school in Ohio, his success as a teacher placing him in the front rank of his profession. He came to Beaver in 1859 as principal of the Beaver Female Seminary, and has been at the head of the institution through its various changes ever since. In 1872 it was chartered as the Beaver College and Musical Institute, and Mr. Taylor was elected president. The growth of the college is largely due to his exertions. The degree of A. M. was conferred on him by his Alma Mater, and that of D. D. by Allegheny College, in 1871. He was married July 29, 1856, to Amelia, daughter of Jvdius and Julia (Berry) Spencer. This union has been blessed with three children: Edmonia, wife of S. A. Hill, who is a professor in Muir College, in India: Caroline A. and Julia E., at home. All are members of the Methodist Church. President Taylor has been a member of the church ever since he was fourteen years old. He was licensed to preach in 1853, joined the Pittsburgh Conference in 1858, and is still a member. He served twenty five years as superintendent of the Beaver Sabbath school. J. H. Telford, publisher Daily Tribune, Beaver Falls, was born in Allegheny City, Aug. 8, 1847, and is a son of James and Sarah (Hamil) Telford, and of Scotch Irish BICGRAPHIES WEST SIDE, 727 descent. He graduated from the public schools of his native city, and served an apprenticeship of four years in Pittsburgh, at the printing trade, after which he held several positions of responsibility in that line of business. He was in the employ of the Chris- tian Advocate of Pittsburgh, for eight years, \.\\e Methodist Recorder, eighteen months, and was foreman in the job office of Moore & Nesbit, of Pittsburgh, for four years. Pie has always been an ardent Republican and strong party man. In December, 1887, he located in Beaver Falls, and purchased of Jacob Weyand a half interest in the Weekly Tribvne. A year later he bought his partner's interest, and has since conducted the business, which has more than trebled itself under his management. In August, 1884, 3Ir. Telford started the Daili/ Tribune, which takes front rank among the country dailies of the stale, and is quite M factor in county politics. While holding to his own views, Îv. Telford bars none who oppose them from the use of the columns of his paper. William Thom.\s, farmer, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa township, Sept. 14, 1821, a son of Ethan and Elizabeth (Eads) Thomas, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Virginia. They were pioneers of Beaver county, who first located in Patterson tow-nship, and later in Chippewa. They had eight children: Isaiah, John, James. David, William, Daniel, Mary A. (Mrs. Jeremiah Britton) and Lena (Mrs. Daniel Daniels). William was reared in Chippewa township, and succeeded to the homestead where he has always resided, with the exception of six years, three of which he was engaged in mercantile business in Beaver, and three spent in New Brighton in private life. In 1850 he married Mary A., daughter of Jacob and Susan Young, of Columbiana county, Ohio. Mr. Thomas is a prominent citizen of Chippewa township, and has served as county auditor for one terra, and justice of the peace several terms. He is a member of the Baptist church; politically he is a Republican. W. H. S. Thomson, attorney, Beaver, a member of the firm of Thomson & Martin, was born in Independence township, this county, Nov. 16, 1856. He is of Scotch descent, a son of Alexander R. and Hannah (Charles) Thomson, the former of whom was born in Beaver county, and the latter in Allegheny county. His father was a physician, and also studied law, but his health failed and he moved to a farm in Independence township, where he became one of the influential farmers of the county. In 1883 he was elected a member of the legislature. He was twice married, and had four children by his first wife, and one by his second, W. H. S. being the youngest child by the first wife. Our subject was reared here and in the South (where his father used to spend his winters), attended Washington and Jefferson College, and studied civil engineering, thinking to make that his profession; but his father prevailed on him to study law. He was admitted to the bar in 1880, in Cabell county, W. Va.; was admitted here in 1881, and has been in active practice ever since. In politics he is a Democrat, and served two years as chairman of the Democratic committee. ]\Ir. Thomson was married, May 12, 1887, to Mary E., daughter of Hon. D. L. Imbrie, who has been a member of the legislature from Beaver county, and also state senator. Mrs. Thomson is a member of the United Presbyterian church, of Beaver. Nicholas Todd, farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Ohio township, this county, April 20, 183R. His parents, Alexander and Sarah (Stephens) Todd, were natives of Fayette county, and of English and Irish descent. His grandfather, John Stephens, was a soldier in the revolutionary war. The Todd family have usually been farmers. Nicholas is the youngest of sixteen children, and after attending the old-fashioned log school-house in Ohio township, he early in life embarked in farming, has met with success, and owns the old home farm of 170 acres. He has served as vice-president and president of the agricultural society, and has also served as school director. He married, in 1844, Jemima, daughter of George and Anna (Daniels) Ingles. Her parents wêre German and English. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Todd now living are P. P., Thomas J., A. J. and H. S. Mr. Todd is a F. ct A. M. Politically he is a Democrat. William Todd, A.M., professor of mathematics and natural science in BeaverCol- lege and Musical Institute, was born June 3, 1839. His parents, George and Hannah (Hodgson) Todd, natives of England, came to this country with their parents when they 728 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

were children. Both were reared in this state, and their fathers were farmers. They were married in Allegheny county and moved to Armstrong county wLen "Willi&m was al)Out two years old, settling on a farm where our subject grew almost to manhood. His early education was received in South Buffalo township, near Freepc^rt, Armstiong county. He applied himself so diligently to his studies that at an early age he was able to teach a country school. He was engaged in that occupation when he enlisted, in 1862, i.n Company L, 14th Regiment, P. \. C, being afterward promoted to regimental steward. He served three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., in August, 1865. He returned to Armstrong county and soon afterward entered Allegheny College, at JMeadville, Pa., from which institution he was graduated in 1868. The same year he accepted a position as principal of the Toms River (N. J.,) school. He was then professor of mathematics for two years at Wyoming Semi- nary, Kingston, Pa., and subseciueutly principal of the public school at Smithtield, Ohio, for two years, after which he accepted a position as principal of the Carrier Seminary, at Clarion, Pa., where he remained three years. In 1877 he was elected by the board of trustees of Beaver College to his present position. He has been a student all his life. He has lectured on educational subjects, but since coming to Beaver has devoted his time to his profession. When he assumed the responsil)iiity of an instructor he did it with a firm determination to succeed, and being blessed with good health he has been able to continue his studies while teaching. Mr. Todd was married, in Butler county, in 1870, to Belle A., daughter of James and Mary (McCaflferty) Hunter, who were of Irish origin. Mr. and ]Mrs. Todd have had three children: Cl}de, Pearl and Clarence. Professor Todd and his -wife are memliers of the Methodist chuich, and he is assistant superintendent of the Sabbath-school. In politics he is a Republican.

J. A. ToMLiNSON, oil and gas operator, Beaver, was born in Canada, March 3, 1845, son of Robert and Mary (Harrison) Tomlinson, who were of English origin. The father, who was a farmer, came to New York State in 1831, and settled on a farm there. He spent part of his life in Canada, where he also owned property. He had seven sons and three daughters. J. A., the second son, was reared in Canada on the farm, and attended the common school. Early in life he embarked in the oil business. He came to Beaver county in 1883, being interested in the first gas well here, and has sunk several tras and oil wells. He was married, in 1870, to Amelia, daughter of Nicholas and Diana (Sprague) Bennett, natives of Canada, and of English descent. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson are Leora, Jessie, Gilbeit, Lee and Everett. Mr. Tomlinson is a Republi- can. jNIrs. Tomlinson is a member of the Methodist church. Sebastian Thess, glass mixer, Beaver Falls, was born in Wlirtemberg, Gei'many, Jan. 20, 1827, and is a son of Anton and Faronika (Mantz) Tress. He came to America in 1854, stopping in Allegheny county two months; then went to Clarion county, Pa., wliere he remained until 1858, in which year he located in Natrona, Allegheny county, wbere he worked in a black ash furnace six years. In 1864 he removed to Pittsburgh and entered the employ of a glass firm, where he learned the trade of glass-mixer, which he has since followed. He settled in Beaver Falls in 1879, and became one of the organizers of the Cooperative Flint Glass "Works, of which he is a stockholder. He was twice married; his first wife being CrasinEck, by whom he has six children living: Frances, Isaac, Anton, Frank, John and Jo.seph. His second wife was Eva Smith. Mr. Tress is a member of the German CathoHc church. In politics he is a Democrat. B. A. Vance, physician, Darlington, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1844, and is the fourth son born to Samuel R. and Marie (Gilfillian) Vance, the latter a daughter of Dr. Alex. Gilfillian, of Lawrence county, Pa. Dr. Vance received in youth an academic education and afterward attended New Wellington College. At the aaje of twenty-eight years he began the study of medicine. Dr. Robinson being his preceptor, and graduated at ^liami Medical College, Cincinnati, in 1874. He was married, in 1878, to Ella, daughter of Rev. Evatron Johnson, of New York. They have no children. In 1877 the Doctor located in Darlington, and since that date has been engaged in a large and lucrative practice . He has a very extensive and valuable medical library, politics he is a Democrat. BIOGKAPHIES WEST SIDE. '^29

father was a German soldier Henry Veon (deceased) was born June 13, 1794 . His the Enghsh ca,use by his who had durin- the revolution, been forced into the service of battle of Trenton, espoused the cause native ruler, and who, after being captured in the cause of liberty and .lustice. After the of the Americans, which he knew to be the born. Henry, being poor, learned war he removed to Beaver county, where his son was until 1820, when he married purchased the trade af blacksmithing, and continued at it until Dec. 27, 1882. His eldest son, John a farm, and moved thereon, where he lived Beaver county, being one of tlnrte^n chil- a farmer, of Darlington, was born in 1821 in married to Lhza Jane Chiistj by dren born to his mother, Barbara Douthitt. He was They are Walter Scott whom he had thirteen children, seven of whom are living. Jesse Fremont and Albert Mary Jane, Alice Matilda, James Henry, John Franklin, is a Republican in politics. Loo-an Mr Veon has held several township offices, and on the farm which he now resides The voun-est son, George S. Veon, was born in 1838, Jacob and Ellenora Court- on and owns. He was married in 1864 to Ella, daughter of H., Wilham b., George L. ney by whom he had five children, four living, named: M. in Company D, 100th RegimentP V and Ciiarles Edward. In 1861 Mr. Veon enlisted " active service two years, from which known as the Roundhead- regiment, and was in director; is a member of the he received an honorable discharge. He has been school of the Presbyterian church. He is a Republican. G A. R , and Pittsburgh, and is a George W. Verner, glass blower, Beaver Falls, was born in Pittsburgh, and learned his son of William and Prisciila Verner. He was reared in assisted by Philip bcharff and John trade in Chicago with John and George Wheeler, Pittsburgh, for five years. W Carr He was in the employ of Hogan & Chandler, of organizers of the Coopera- In 1H79 he located in Beaver Falls, and became one of the and has since been employed tive Flint Glass Works, of which he is a stockholder, advantages, but by industry and there He came to Beaver Falls with few pecuniary member of C(mncil economy has accumulated a fine property. He has served one term as for the borough of Beaver Falls. In politics he is a Democrat. Works, Charles C Vogeley, secretary and treasurer of the Cooperative Glass son of Conrad and Cath- Beaver Falls was born in Pittsburgh, Oct. 18, 1842, and is a shoemaker by trade, and erine (Snyder) Vogeley. His father was a native of Germany, 1884. Our subject was reared an early settler of Pittsburgh, where he died Sept. 22, for the Atlantic Glass and educated in Pittsburgh, and acted as traveling salesman in Beaver Company ami other firms of that city, from 1875 until 1879. He then located Glass Company fur two years. Falls and served as shipping clerk for the Cooperative ^hich tine he Las held his He was then elected chairman, serving three years, nnce daughter of Philip and pres-nt position. He was married. May 4, 1883, to Laura E., Helen and children : Helena (Duer) Metschen of Ph'llipsburg, and by her he has two in politick a Republican. Albert. Mr. Vogeley is a member of the Lutheran church ; where John Volk "(deceased) was born April 21, 1852, in Wittenberg, Germany, trades. He came to he was reared and educated, and learned the brewer and cooper purchased the Volk Brewery, America in 1875, and settled in Beaver Falls. In 1876 he successfully conducted it un- established in 1869 by August Volk and W. Leibold, and since been successfully carried on by his widow, til his death, in October, 1883. It has daughter of John Rebeske, of Beaver Falls. She has two Frances Volk . She is a business man a mem- Alfred H. Mr. Volk was an energetic ; children : Alma A. and ber of the German Catholic church. in Germany in 1845, a son of Lewis J. Wagner, brewer, Beaver Falls, was born Henry and Wilhelmina Wagner, who came to the United States in 1849, and in 1858 In 1880 Henry built the settled in Chippewa township and engaged in farming. he conducted until Lis brewery in Beaver Falls now managed by Lewis J., which Charles, : Lewis J., Henry, Caroline, Lena, death, May 5, 1884. He left seven children Sophia and August. Lewis J. has been the manager of the brewery since its election. He married Cornelia, daughter of Ephraini and Margaret Herriott, of Rochester, Pa., Ephraim, Margaret ard and by' her he has six children living: Gertrude, Robert, Harry, HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. 730 /

Bertha. Mr. Wagner enlisted Aug. 8, 1862, in Company F, 140tli P. Y. I., and participated in the battles of Chaucellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness and in other engage- in the hip at the battle of Bristow Station, and honorably dis- ments ; was wounded charged at Washington ]May 31, 1865. He is a memljer of the G. A. R. and the Druids. Politically he is a Democrat. Chahles p. Wallace, banker, Beaver Falls, was born in Big Beaver township March 1, 1836, and is a son of Robert and Margaret (Hendrickson) Wallace. His grandfather was John Wallace, who in 1770, with three brothers, emigrated from Londonder- ry, Ireland. William located in Goshen, N. Y., and many of his descendants, a number of whom occupy prominent positions, still reside in that city and New York. James settled in Philadelphia, and from him spring many of the Wallace families in the eastern part of the state. Hugh went to South Carolina, where there is to-day a large connection; and John, above mentioned, settled in Carlisle, Pa., married and had one son,

"WMIiiani, who was i eared by his grandparents. He married a Philadelphian and reared a hirge family, from whom came wliat are known as the Carlisle Wallaces. Ex-Govern- or Wallace, of Washington territory, is one of that family. Gen. Lew Wallace, vho distinguished himself in the War of tlie Rebellion, and late Minister to Constantin( pie, isaniither. Dr. Wallace, of Springfield, III., and ex-U. S. Senator William A. Walla(e, of Clearfield, Pa., are also of this family. John Wallace, after the death of his wife, returned to Ireland and married a Miss Crawford, a sister of Mrs. John Scolt, well known in the pioneer days of Beaver county. He remained near Londonderry until his children, six in number, were born, and in 1797 returned to America and settled in Cecil county, Md. His youngest son, Robert, when cjuite a boy, served as a soldier in the War of 1813, and drew a pension. Soon after the close of the war he settled at Beaver Falls, and married Margaret, daughter of Daniel Hendrickson, of New Castle, and by her he had ten children: Dr. John W., of New Castle; Daniel H., of New Castle, late Lieutenant-Colonel of the 76th P. V.; Dr. James J. and Dr. Robert D., of New

Cistle; Crawford C, of Homewood, Pa. ; David W., (deceased), late of Leetonia, Ohio; Charles P.; Elizabeth; Ada (deceased) and William, of Homewood, Pa. Robert Wal- lace was well and favorably known in Beaver county. He was a man of more than ordinary ability, and was regarded by his neighbors asamanof sterling uprightness, whose word was as good as his bond. He was, in connection with Jeremiah Bannon, owner of thri Brighton Furnace ; was sheriff of the county from 1848 to 1851; supervisor of the Ei-ieCanal 1836-37-38, and again in 1847. He died March 7, 1883, in his eighty-seventh year.

His son Charles P , was reared in Beaver county and married Mary T., daughter of J )lui and Sophronia (Jackson) Tarris, of Big Beaver township, and by her he has five ciiildren: David S., Dicky M., Glendia H,, Cora and Bertha J. Mr. Wallace was tre isurer of Beaver county in 1871-72. He is cashier of the Exchange Bank, treasurei of Beaver Falls Building and Loan Association, treasurer of Beaver Falls Borough, and secretary and treasurer of Grand View Cemetery. He is a number of the A. O. U. W. and I. O. O. F.; politically he is a Republican, Col. RiciiAKD Walton, farmer and blacksmith, P. O., Industry, is a native of this county and a son of Richard and Catherine (Small) Walton, the latter a daughter of Jacob Small. The father was a son of Thomas Walton, who came from Germany and married Nancy Bowers, who bore him four children. Richard, Sr. , the eldest child and only son, came to Allegheny county, and later settled on 400 acres of land in this county. He had four sons and six daughters, of whom Richard, Jr., is the third sou. Tiie latter at the age of fourteen learned blacksmithing, a Iratle he followed more or less through life. For thirty two years he has resided on his present farm of ninety-one acres, where he has combined agriculture with his trade. He has been a successful bee-keeper, having had as many as 100 hives at a time. He was married in 1843, to Eliza, daughter of William McElhaney, of this county, and seven children have blessed them: Jane (now Mrs. S wager), Lydia (now Mrs. Munn), R. T., William M., Eliza (now Mrs. Abner), Flora B. and Lou E. Walton. j».r. Walton in early life took active part in the politics of the county, and to-day is the only man living in the township who served BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 731

"Bred Notices" under a law in early times for imprisoning for debt. He and his family are members of the United Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Republican. In 1887 he was elected one of the directors of the alms-house of the county, and Jan. 1, 1888, was elected president of the board of directors. Being a great and successful hunter he gained the title of "Colonel of the Fur Company." Thompson Warnock, farmer, P. O. Darlington, was born in North Sewickley township in 1827. His parents, David and .Jane (Thompson) Warnock, had a family of four sons and four daughters, Thompson being the third son. David was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was always a farmer. Thompson was reared on the farm, the pursuits of which have been his principal occupation, although for twenty years he was engaged in mercantile business. He received a common-school education, and in 1858 was married to Nancy Jane, daughter of James Wilson, of this county. Their children are Frank Morton (a druggist), Ellen Jane, James T and Margaret. ]\lrs. Warnock died in 1883, aged forty-four years. Mr. Warnock came to South Beaver township in 1873, and purchased his present farm of 160 acres. He is a member of the Presbyterian church; politically a Republican. J. Moore Warrick, farmer, P. O. Rowe, is a grandson of Isaac Warrick, who settled in Beaver county in 1804. He (Isaac) came from England, and settled in New Jer- sey, where he married Mary Thatcher, whose parents came from England. In 1797 he moved to Gettysburg, and in 1800 settled in Washington county, whence in 1804 he came to this county? He located where the town of Beaver Falls now stands, and remained there until 1807, when he came to South Beaver township, where he purchased 200 acres of land. He had seven sons and three daughters; he died in 1838, aged eighty- four years. Jesse, the second eldest son, was born in 1787. He was reared a farmer, and in 1810 purchased the farm now owned by our subject. He married Nancy, daughter of William Moore, of Delaware, and had nine children. Jesse died in 1875, aged eighty-eight years, and his wife in 1862, aged seventy-tive. Our subject, J. Moore, has never married. He is assisted in the work of the farm by his nephew, Silas N. Warrick, who is also a teacher. The house occupied by Mr. Warrick was built by his father in 1815, and is in a good state of preservation. Qur subject is a Republican, and has manifested considerable interest in political matters. James H. W.vters, farmer and gardener, P. O. Beaver, is a native of Ireland and a son of John and Susan (Greer) Waters, former of whom was a farmer. Our subject, who is the second in a family of live children, was reared in Ireland, receiving his education in the common schools, and has worked at farming all his life. He came to America in 1848, locating in Allegheny county; thence came to Beaver county in 1853, and settled in Borough township, where he has since resided. By industry and economy he has achieved success. He wafs married, in 1849, to Sarah, daughter of Harry and Belle (McLarneu) Kennedy, natives of Ireland, and their children were Elizabeth (wife of Samuel Black); Sarah (deceased); John (an iron boiler or puddler in Pittsburgh, married to Belle Douds); Mary (wife of L. McCullough), and James, a glass packer at Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Waters are members of the Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Democrat. William B. Watkins, D. D., pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, P. O. Beaver. Pa., was born in Bridgewater, Ohio, ]May 2, 1834, and is a son of John and Sarah (Hunter) Watkinf. His mother was the fourth white child born in Steubenville, Ohio. His father was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, and was for many years a pilot on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. He had six childn n, t-wo of wLcm loi-t thtir lives in Ihe strvfce

of their country: John B., a quartermaster sergesmt, and Daniel Z , a lieutenant. Our subject's parents moved to Wheeling, W. Va., when he was a child, ard he received his earliest education there, attending the first public free schools established in that place. He also attended the Lindsley Institute, and aftetward became assistant teacher in the hio-h school in Wheeling, devoting much of his Iti.suie time to the study of classics. He afterward served three years as principal of a graded school. In 1854 he began the study of law, but before he finished his course he was elected a member of the 732 HISTORY OF BEATER COUNTY.

Pittsburgh Conference, accepting his first charge in 1856. The first five years of his ministerial life were spent in Ohio. In 1861, he was in AYclkburg, and in 1&62 Lc came years spent to New Brighton. He has been in Pennsylvania ever since, except four in Ohio as presiding elder of Steubenville District. Nine years of his life as a minister have been spent in Pittsburgh. In 1884, at the close of a three years' service at the Pitts- burgh Smithfield Street Church, he was sent to his present charge. He is the author of the McGuffey Spelling Book, and the Alternate. He also assisted in revising Web- has at ster's Dictionary. Heis'a popular speaker, and has lectured in many states. He present an extensive work under preparation; The Etymological Dictionary of American Geographical Names. He has visited sixteen different European countries. He was married in Allegheny county, Oct. 6, 1868, to Rebecca, daughter of Rev. James :Mills, and has four children: Annie, a teacher in Ohio; Lucy, w-ho took the first prize at the Beaver High School contest in 1887; Ella and Cora. The family are all members of the Methodist church. James Watt, P. O. Ohioville, was born in Ireland in August, 1823, where his her family father, James Watt, died. His mother, Isabella Watt, then removed with in There James to America, in 1852, and located at Pittsburgh, where she died 1858. was employed for twenty years as a puddler in an iron furnace. His sister, Eliza, widow township, of Moses Parks, still dwells there; a brother, Samuel, resides in Darlington and another brother lives in Ireland. In 1860 Mr. Watt purchased the farm of twenty- 150 eight acres on w-hich he resides near Ohioville, and settled thereon. He also owns agriculturist and oil ac'res in Darlington township, and has been quite successful as an In producer. Believing in the principles of the Republicans, he adheres to that party. 1856 he was united in marriage wiih ]Mary Ann Arbulhnot, who was born in Ireland, and has been her husband's faithful helpmate and companion through the years of eight living chil- patient toil that have made tlieir pleasant home. She is the mother of Diin- dren, as follows: Isabella (Mrs. John Potts), in Pittsburgh; Jean (wife of Gecrge Pitts- can),'in Darlington; Mary and Margaret, with their parents; James, a carpenter at burgh; Rachel and Josephine, teachers, and William at home. Reuben Watt, farmer and now mill ovpner, P. O. Canuelton, was born in County and Isabella Derry, Ireland Jan. 1, 1812. and is the fifth child of Robert (a farmer) (Donolme) Watt, who came to America with their family in 1828. Shortly afterward they came to South Beaver township, where tiie father purchased a farm of 125 acres, old log and died in 18'89, aged sixty-three years. Reuben received his education at the school-honse, and is the only member of the family now living in this county. He was Elmer, married in 1838 to Sarah Ann, daughter of Capt. Thomas and Sarah (Cameron) and fought against of Upper Canada. Her father was a captain in the war of 1812. General Scott* Mr. and Mrs. Watt have had ten children, six of whom are living: Isabella ' regiment, (Mrs. Gilchrist), Thomas, who was a member of the famous Round Head" and was wounded at Petersburg, June 17, 1864; James, a miller by trade; ]Maggie; George, now in Arizona, and Samuel Elmer, now in New ^lexico. Mr. Watt carried on milling in c ^nniction with farming, He has retired from active labor, and for a number of'years has devoted his time to settling estates, etc He has been a justice of the peace for twenty five years, having been first elected in 1847; also president, seven yeais. other positions c-f and secretary of tlie school board, eighteen years. He has held many elder of the Associate trust in the tovvnsliip, and is highly respected. He is a member and is Republican. Presbyterian church ; in politics he a A^NDiiKW Watterson, farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born in Scotland, Jan. 13, 1810, Watterson. His father was a weaver, and and is a son of Andrew and Isabella (Black) is tlie third in a family of came to America in 1830; his family came in 1832. Andrew eight children that grew to naturity. He was reared in Scotland, where he learned the short time. AVhen Ciirp-mter's trade, after attending the common sch .ols for a he reached his majority he came to Beaver county and worked at his trade. In 1836 he bought a farm in company with his brother, consisting of 300 acres, of which he still in 1839, to Miss Elizabeth Scott, of ownV^OO. He was married m Beaver countj , . .

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Scotcb-Irisli descent, and they have had six children: Alexander (deceased) was a soldier in Company M, Sixth U. S. Cavalry; W. S. (deceased); Elizabeth, wife of B. F. McGaffie; An IrciW, firaur, on thi home farm; Isabella, wife of Thomas Blackwood, M. D.; Rebecca J. (deceased), ^[f. and Mrs. Watterson are members of the Associate Presbyterian church. He is a Rspublican, and has served as justice of the peace since 1853. William Weil, dealer in dry goods, Beaver Falls, was born in Pesth, Hungary, April 11, 1858, and is a son of Gen. Herman and Hannah (Houpt) Weil. His maternal grandparents, John and L?na H )upt, were imprisoned for political reasons during the revolution of 1848. Gen. Weil came to America with Kossuth in 1848, and was a refugee from the Austria-Hungary rebellion. In 1851, with others, he was granted amaesty, and returned to his native land to recover property that had been confiscated, but failed. He returned to the United States in 1864, located in Cleveland, Ohio, and engaged in the commission business until his death, which occurred Feb. 4, 1881. Will- iam Weil was reared in Cleveland, and in 1866 was sent to Pesth, Hungary, where he attended the State University for three years. He returned to Cleveland in 1869, and graiiiated from the public schools in that city in 1873. He then studied telelegraphy two years, after which he was engaged in newspaper work on the Reno (Xev.) Gazette, the leading paper of that state. In 1879 he embarked in mercantile business in Lead- ville, C)l., remaining there one year; then located in Wooster, Ohio, where he was -engaged in business five years. In September, 1887, he embarked in the dry goods business in Beaver Falls, and his establishment is one of the retail trade attractions of this community L. F. WtitNMix, dealer in boots and shoes, Bridgewater, was born in Germany, May 8, 1831, and is a son of Adam and Sophia (Hahn^ Weinman, former of whom was born in 1800, and in his lifetime did a successful business in contracting, and grading streets. The familv consisted of thirteen children, of whom L. F. Is the sixth. Our subject was reared in German3^ and received a good education. He came to America in 1853, and in 1854 to Beaver county. He had learned the chocmaker's trade in Ger- many, and obtained employment with Robert Tallon in Beaver, where he worked for three years. He is now the oldest boot and shoe dealer in this county. In 1856 he was married to Margaret, also of German descent, daughter of John Gress. His children are Louis P., George, Charles, Frank, James, Katie and Minnie. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Weinman is a member of the Lutheran church, in politics a Democrat. He is a Master Mason. He was the principal founder of the first building association in Beaver county, and is now president of the Bridge- water Building Association. William S. Wells, assistant engineer and inspector of bridge materials for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Beaver Falls, was born in Altoona, Pa,, May 21, 1860, and is a son of James B. and Lucinda H. (Van De Vere) Wells. He was reared in Har- risburg. Pa., where he received his early education in Seller's Academy. He entered Taylor's Polytechnic Institute, Wilmington, Del., in 1874, from which he was graduated in 1875. In 1877 he began an apprenticeship at the machinist trade in Altoona Pa., serving three years. He filled the position of assistant engineer of construction with the American Iron Works of Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1880-81-83; took a post-graduate course of instruction at Harvard College in 1884; was appointed in 1885 superintendent of physical culture. Y. M. C. A., of Pittsburgh, and at the same time was a member •of the faculty of Pittsburgh Female College; and since Jan. 1, 1886, has held the position of assistant engineer and inspector of bridge materials for the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company. He located in Beaver Falls in 1867. He is a member of the K. of P.; politically he is Democrat

A. J. Welsh, sheriff, Darlington, was born in this county May, 6, 1839. His grandfather, James, who was born in South Carolina in 1758, and came to Washington •county in 1796, married Mary Peck, by whom were born eight children. AndrcAv, the fifth son, was born Jan. 5, 1794. In 1796 the familj" first came to Beaver county where 41 734 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. they engaged in the farm and hotel businesses, and Andrew, in early life, was employed in boating on the Ohio river. lie married Keziah, daughter of Henry Newkirk, of Ohio, originally of Connecticut. Five children were born to this couple, Andrew J. being the youngest. Our subject was born and reared in Chippewa township, receiving a common-school education, and was for many years engaged in farming. He was married in 1858 to Mary, daughter of Robert and Mary (McBride) Dunlop, and their children are Laura E., Harry G., Ida A. and Charles Ross. Mr. Welsh enlisted in 1861 in Company C, 22nd Illinois Regiment, and served three years. He was justice of the peace nine years. He is now agent for the P. M. & C. Raihoad Ccmpany, at Darlington. He was elected sheriff of Beaver county by the Republican party, in 1887. Michael Wey.\nd, editor and publisher, P. O. Beaver, was born in Somerset, Pa.,. June 11, 1825, and is a son of Henry and Magdalene (Ginder) Weyand, both natives of Somerset ccamty, and of German descent. He removed with his parents when a year old to a farm in North Beaver township, then in Beaver and now in Lawrence county. The father was a school teacher and a farmer, teaching in winttr time both the English and German languages, and he resided on the same farm until his death; he died in Octobei', 1843, aged tifty-four years. The mother died in August, 1862, aged seventy- three years. There were tive brothers and sisters; the elder brolher died in October, 1843, aged twenty-four; the other brother, Col. Jacob, resides in Beaver, and is in the real estate business; the elder sister is married, and resides near Mt. Jackson; the younger sister is married and lives in Beaver. The subject of this sketch was put to the printing business in the New Castle Intelligencer office when but twelve years old, and served as " printer's devil" for one year; then in the spring of 1838, came to the Argvs office in

' Beaver; served an apprenticeship of four and one-half years; then for a time played journeyman; and in November, 1851, purchased Hon. William Henry's half interest in the Argus, and from that time until the close of 1859 was joint, and for several years, sole editor of that journal; being connected therewith as apprentice, journeyman and editor for nearly a quarter of a centur}\ He was married in November, 1851, to Amanda, daughter of David and Mary Somers, of Beaver; Mr. Somers being county ccirmis- sioner in 1833-34, and high sheriff in 1839-42. He was a native of Washington counly and died in August, 1850, aged lifty seven years. His widow, a native of Cape May, N. J., died a year ago, aged nearly ninety four years. The fruits of the marriage firsrt above alluded to were two sons and two daughters, all living in Beaver. The eldest, Henry S., married, and is foreman of the Times oface; one daughter married Dr. J. H. Wilson; and a son and daughter, David and Julia, are at home. After a rest of a few years the Beaver Times was founded in April, 1874, by Mr. Weyand, and he is still connected therewith as editor and proprietor, having had with him frcm the slart, his sons as assistants. The paper is republican in politics; has always been independent in tone and action, and is at present the only non-patent journal in the county. He has been connected with the public press in some capacity for over fifty years, and is doubt- less the oldest republican editor now in harness in Western Pennsylvania; and next to " Uncle " Jake Zeigler of the Butler Herald, perhaps the oldest in service in this section of the State. During his long career as journalist he has had many bitter and exciting controveries, but has always sought to avoid offensive personalities as long as such avoidance was possible. He has been a life long Whig and Republican; a protectionist slavery, of the Henry Clay school ; he was inflexibly opposed to the extension of resisted the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and the introduction of slavery into the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, editorially and on the stump, with all the earnestness and ability he was master of. He held the office of prothonotary of Beaver counly six and one-half years, including the time of the late war, one half year by appointment and six years by election. He was a candidate for presidential elector in 1884 and, with his twenty-nine Republican colleagues was elected with an average majority of about 80,- 000. When he came to Beaver fifty years ago he was a lad of delicate health, and it was predicted that he would not live the year out; and yet he has outlived many scores of those who gave much greater promise of long life, and at this writing there are but six male citizens in the town of Beaver who were here when le came. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 735

Jacob Weyand. the subject of this notice, was born in Lawrence count}', near Mount Jackson, March 29, 1828. He worked on a farm until he attained his majority, after which he attended school in Beaver for a short time. In 1854 he became part owner of the Argus, and assisted in editing and publishing that paper until the winter of 1857-58, when he disposed of his interest in the Argus and bought the Free Press at Carrollton, Ohio. Here he was when the war broke out. Catching the martial spirit of the times he sold the Free Press, raised a company of volunteers, was elected its captain, and marched it to Camp Mingo, near Steubenville, Ohio, and was at once attached to the 126th O. V. I. and mustered into the United States service. For sturdy courage and coolness in the midst of great danger he had no peers in the army. He was twice wounded in battle, and participated in nearly all of the bloody battles in which the army of the Potomac took a part. In the battle at Monocacy, Md., July 9, 1864, he was put in command of his regiment; and an officer on the staff of the commanding general that day, in writing a liistory of the battle, made use of the following language: Captain Weyand, who was commanding the 126lh Ohio Vols, was on the extreme right of the line, with the right of his regiment resting near the Monocacy bridge. After the battle had progressed a short time he was directed by General Wallace to set fire to the bridge, then face his regiment to the left, double quick it to the extreme left of the line, throw it across the pike and hold the position as long as he could. The bridge was fired, and the regiment started off on its perilous mission. It had almost reached its destination, when, as it came abreast of the left of the line of the oue-hundred-day men, it met a most unexpected obstruction. Immediately in their front was a farm ditch, about six feet wide and the same in depth, through which a sluggish, shallow stream of water was running. A few feet further was a board fence some five or six feet high, and both running at right angles with the line of battle. Just beyond the ditch and fence was the Washington Pike. The ditch was literally alive with one-hundred-day men, who, all unused to the sort of treatment they were receiving at the hands of the enemy, had taken shelter there from the raking fire which the Confederates had opened upon the Pike with the view of keeping that thoroughfare open. The enemy were in line of battle on an elevation about four hundred yards in our front and every missile known to savage warfare seemed to be coming down that hard and dusty road. Plowing shot, screaming shell, hurling grape and canister, trimmed out with whistling, zipping, rattling volleys of musketry, falling everywhere, and send- ing up puffs of dust, or tearing great rifts in the almost impenetrable highway, produced a veritable "pandemonium let loose," and no one who could command calmness enough to considerately behold the scene can ever forget it. Language is not lurid enough, nor is Vermillion red enough to catch the scene.

But it must be done ! The general had ordered the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth to form across that road. " Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die."

To go is death to many; to stay is dishonor and defeat to all. Orders are useless amid this awful din ! Example is everything ! As a woman who hesitates is lost, so a soldier who falters at the breach is undone. Captain Weyand leaped the ditch, climbed to the top of the fence and pointed " Forward!" In an instant every file was moving after him, and led by the gallant Capcain McPeck, the indomitable Captain Hoge, and that sturdy patriot. Lieutenant Crooks, the regiment sprang across the ditch, demolished the fence and wheeled across the road, dressed their line as if on parade, and stubbornly maintained their position. Under the galling fire the men were falling like leaves before an autumn storm, and realizing the dreadful havoc that was being made in the ranks. Captain Weyand broke the battle line and hurriedly moved the regiment some seventy- five yards forward, where an abrupt rise in the ground partialh" sheltered the men from the merciless storm through which they had just passed. In this movement toward the enemy in the face of a withering fire, the brave men marched with touching elbows and with as regular tread as they ever did in battalion drill or going out on dress parade. All this occurred within the brief period of about fiifteen minutes, and yet within that time every fourth man in the regiment that day was either killed, wounded or missing. The saying went undenied then and since that "every oflicer of the regiment came out of the conflict bleeding; and that every man in the line that was not hit had his clothes 736 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. riddled with bullets. In the eleven preceding battles in which the regiment had borne an honorable part, its splendid discipline and fighting qualities had never shown to greater advantage than on this field. Its brilliant conduct was the theme of olticers and men wno had no connection with it, and Chptain Weyand, who had already been com- plimented highly by his superior officers for gallantry at Cold Harbor, was now honored with recommendations to the Secretary of War for brevet promotions as major and lieutenant-colonel. The story of Monocacy is that of a battle lost, a victory won. Many other battles were greater in point of numbers engaged and the natural casualties of war; few were greater in results as compared with the numbers engaged; none were greater than the heroism displayed by those engaged. Monocacy saved Washington. After the war was over he returned to Beaver, bought the Argvs again, and continued to be its editor and proprietor until 1874, when it and the Radical were consolidated and published for four years by Weyand tfc Rutan. He was married in 1857 to Victoria Adams, daughter of the late Dr. Milo Adams, for many years a leading physician in the county. He has four children living, viz.: Emma, married to Harry W. Reeves, of Beaver Falls; Edwin, who is registered as a law student; Blanche and Paul, who are still living with their parents. Mr. Weyand is considered among the best business men of the Beaver Valley. When the McCreery Bank failed, in 1883, he was selected as assignee, and settled the complicated business of that institution to the satisfaction of all parties interested. He resides now on a small farm near Beaver, and spends much of his time in beautif3-ing and improving his possessions. William Whan (deceased), whose portrait appears elsewhere in this volume, was born Dec. 24, 1814, in Big Beaver, Lawrence county. Pa., and was reared upon a farm there, his educational opportunities being somewhat limited. He was possessed of sound sense, and attended to his own affairs with success and no ostentation. He sought no public distinction, but was called upon by his fellow-citizens in Darling- ton township, irrespective of party, to serve them for thirty successive years as justice of the peace. This he did with impartial faithfulness. Politically his affiliations were with the Democratic party. In 1839 he married Miss Margaret Marshall, a sister of Marvin, John and H. J. Marshall, whose biographies will be found in this book. Mrs. Whan was born in Big Beaver, this county, Dec. 5, 1821, and now resides with her daughter at East Palestine, Ohio. Immediately after their marriage this couple settled on the farm in Darlington township, which Mr. Whan had purchased, and there remained until his death, which occurred jSTov. 30, 1877. Both were life-long members of the United Presbyterian church. Their children, who grew to maturity, are here named, with their residences : Elizabeth, widow of Robert Mitchell, Darlington town-

ship ; William John, Mary, wife of John Harvey, Darlington borough; same ; Alice (Mrs. Robert Young), East Palestine, Ohio; Jonah S., on homestead farm in Darling-

ton ; Finley, Negley, Ohio ; Ida D., Robert Emmett, East Palestine ; James wife of John Sturgeon, Bucyrus, Ohio. The grandfather of our subject, WMlliam Whan, emigrated from Ireland and was one of the earliest settlers in what was then Beaver county, now the township of Big Beaver, Lawrence coimty. He was married twice, and reared a large family. His son John (born 3Iarch 25, 1791,) married Mary Stinson, who was born in New'jersey Oct. 14, 1795. The former died July 13, 186«, and the latter Dec. 11, 1887. They lived on a farm adjoining the original homestead, and reared ten children to maturity. Their names follow: William, whose name heads this sketch;

Thomas, wlio now occupies his grandfather's homestead ; Robert, who lives at Gait, Mo.; James, who died at home; INIargaret, widow of Thomas Stevenson, in Bulgers, Washington county. Pa.; Hannah, married John Beatty, and died near Wampum,

Pa.; Mary Jane, widow of William Rhodes, resides at Enon Valley ; Elizabeth Celi-

cia (Mrs. Peter Overlander), same ; Isabel, unmarried ; Nancy Adaline, married Capt. Alexander Gilkey and dwells near Blue Mound, Kans. Jonah S. Whan, son of Wm. and ]Margaret Whan, was born in Darlington township, Beaver county, Aug. 29, 1853. He was educated at Mount Nebo, and has followed farming and coal mining, and is at present a coal operator. He married, Dec. 25, 1873, Sarah M. Billingsley, of Colum- birana county, Ohio. They have four children, two boys and two girls. BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE 737

William John Whan, hotel keeper, Darlington borough, was born in Darlington township, Aug. 5, 1844. He remained on the home farm until of age, after which he followed various occupations. For seven years he was engaged in weighing the out- put of coal mines, and for three years was employed in the manufactureof lamp oil from cannel coal. After farming for five years in Darlington township and in Ohio, he bought, in 1885, the hotel, which he still conducts. lie is extensively engaged in breeding Percheron-Norman horses, and is the owner of a farm of 116 acres adjoining the Ohio line. Mr. Whan is past-master of Meridian Lodge, No. 411, F. & A. M.,of

which he has been twenty years a member ; he has served the township three years as justice of the peace. Like his father he is a life-long Democrat. In 1870 he married Alice, daughter of Samuel and Mary Eleanor Stickel, and their two children, Lena Gertrude and Edwin Marshall, exceptionally bright young people, are at home. Mr. Whan is an expert shot, and takes a great interest in all sporting matters. No boister- ous or unbecoming behavior is tolerated about his hot€l. Andrew G. White, paper hanger, Beaver, was born in Economy township, Beaver county, May 18, 1841. He is a son of Joseph and Margaret (Walton) White, former born in Willsburg, W. Va., and the latter in Beaver county; her paternal and maternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Beaver county. Joseph White was a farmer, and was of Irish descent. He had five children, Andrew G. being the fourth. Our subject was reared in Beaver county, and attended the common schools. He learned the trade of plasterer, and made that his business until 1862, when he enlisted in Com- pany F, 140th Regiment P. V., and became a non-commissioned officer. He was in several severe engagements, was taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, and suffered the horrors of Libby and Andersonville prisons for seven months. He served until the close of the war, and returning home he resumed his trade, finally working into paper-hanging, which he has since made his business. Mr. White was married Nov. 29, 1865, to IVIargaret, daughter of Socrates and Jane (Williams) Johnson, of Ger- man and Irish descent, and their children are Harry L. and Charles F. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. White is a trustee. In politics he is a Democrat. Joim AViiiTE, retired, P. O. Cannelton, was born in Allegheny county, Pa., in 1802. His parents, Thomas and Jane (Martin) White, had four sons and three daughters, John being the second son. Jane (Martin) White was the daughter of Esquire Martin, who was major in the Revolutionary War. Thomas White came from Ireland about 1770, and soon afterward purchased 400 acres of land in Allegheny county, where he engaged extensively in farming and stock raising. Early in life he was engaged as a "trader," an occupation extensively carried on in the early history of Pennsylvania. Thomas died in 1816, his wife in 1827. John White was reared in Allegheny county, and at eighteen years of age left school to engage in farming. He remained at home with his mother and brother till twenty-five years of age. In 1826 he married Polly, daughter of John and Jane (Crooks) Burns. Her father came from Scotland. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs-. AVhite: Thomas M.; John Burns; Mary. Mrs. What- tenburg, of New York City, (deceased); James (deceased); and Alexander Duncan (deceased). Mr. White, in 1850, sold his homestead farm in Allegheny county, and came to Darlington and purchased 300 acres of farming land, having previous to that period purchased 800 acres of coal land in the same township. For twenty years he was actively engaged on his farm and in superintending his coal lands. In 1852 the Darlington Cannel boal Railroad Company was incorporated with Mr. White as president, a position he held for eight years. The road is now in a prosperous condition, and known as N. Y. P. (t C. R. R. Mr. AVhite was for ten years a justice of the peace in Alle- gheny county, and has held other positions of trust. Four years ago he retired from active business life and is succeeded by his two sons. He is a strong, intelligent, good- hearted Democrat. Chambeiilin White, chief of police, Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa township, Feb. 13, 1836, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Baunon) White. His pater- 738 HISTORY OF BKAVER COUNTY. nal grandfather, Jolin White, of County Antrim, Ireland, came to America in 1791 and settled in Chippewa township, in 1795, on a farm now owned by James Clayton. In 1796 he took up 400 acres of land in the same township, and lived there until his death. He had ten children: Thomas, John, David, Robert, Sarah (Mrs. .Thomas Ramsey), James, Mary (Mrs. William Johnson), Elizabeth (Mrs. Daniel McCann), Anna Mrs. Samuel Lee) and Hugh. The maternal grandfather of Mr. White was Jeremiah Ban- non, a pioneer of this county. Thomas AVhitc, father of Chamberlin, was born in Chip- pewa township in 1810, and died in March, 1887. He had ten children, five of whom are now living: Chamberlin, Jerry B., Eleazor, Martha H. (Mrs. George E. Smith), and Thomas. Our subject was reared in Chippewa township. In 1859 he went to California and worked in the mines four years . In 1866 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has been engaged in various business enterprises. In 1872 Mr. White was elected sheriff of Bea- ver county. He has been chief of police of Beaver Falls eight years; is a member of the A. O. U. W.; politically he is a Republican. Jerky White, foreman of the Wire Mills, Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa township, Feb. 10, 1839, a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Bannon) White. His paternal grandfather was John White, of County Antrim, Ireland, who settled in Chippewa township in 1795. His maternal grandfather was Jeremiah Bannon, a pioneer iron manufacturer of this county. Jerry White was reared in Chippewa township, and when twenty-one years of age engaged in railroading as manager of contract work. Later he was a foreman in a stone quarry and since 1882 has been foreman of the galvanizing department of the Hartman Wire Mills. In 1866 he and his brother Chamberlin embarked in the manufacture of brick in Beaver Falls, continuing two years. Mr. White has been twice married; first to Isabella, daughter of William and Mary (McEwen) Duard, of Pulaski township, by whom he had six children: Elizabeth, Ellen, Rhoda, Llllie, Maggie H. and Chamberlin. Mr. White is a member of the school board of Beaver Falls; politically he is a Republican. Robert White, farmer, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa (now White) township, Dec. 8, 1816, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Kelso) White. His father, who was a son of Thomas White, and a native of County Antrim, Ireland, settled in Chippewa township in 1794, and cleared the farm now occupied by Robert. His wife was a daughter of John Kelso, of New Jersey, who settled in Big Beaver township about 1800, where he is said to have built the first gristmill in the county. John White reared a family of ten children: Thomas, John, David, Robert, Sarah B., James, Mary J., Elizabeth, Ann and Hugh. Robert has always resided at the old homestead. In 1856 he married Margaret, daughter of John and Isabel Walker, of Allegheny county, and by her has eight children living: John, Elizabeth, Belle, Mary, Margaret, Ann, Robert, Jr., and Sarah. Mr. White is a prominent farmer of Chippewa township; politically he is a Democrat. Hugh White, carpenter and millwright, Beaver Falls, was born in Chippewa township, April 13, 1832, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Kelso) White. His father, who was a son of Thomas White, was a native of County Antrim, Ireland, and settled in

Chippewa township in 1794 . His maternal grandfather was John Kelso, of New Jersey, who settled in Big Beaver township, about 1800. John White reared a family of ten children, of whom Hugh is the youngest. Our subject was reared in his native township, and served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, which, with the exception of five years spent as a boatman on the canal, he followed until 1876. Since then he has been employed as a millwright in the Beaver Falls Steel Works, and has resided in Beaver Falls since 1867. He was married, in 1856, to Sarah J., daughter of David and Rhoda (llendrickson) Boyle, of Beaver Falls, and a granddaughter of Henry Boyle and Daniel llendrickson, pioneers of Beaver county. By this vinion there are seven children: Eleanor, David, McClellan, Thomas, Malvina, Daniel and Bertha. 3Ir. "White is a member of the I. O. O. F., and K. of P.; in politics he is a Democrat. Capt. Henry Whitfield, retired steamboat owner and captain, Beaver, was born in England, Aug. 25, 1809. His father, also named Henry, was a merchant and a BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. 739 farmer. Our subject, who is the ouly living member of the family in this country, was reared and educated in England, and came to America in 1830. lie went to Pittsburgh, where he learned the nailer's trade and worked at it for a time. He afterward studied engineering, and ran an engine on the river several years. He invested in steamboat prop3rty, and was at different times interested in many steamboats. He built boats for a time, and was also a captain for many years. In 1864 he bought a farm and retired ; lived on the farm until 1882, and then removed to Beaver. He was married, Jidy 31, 1835, to Margaret Adams, of Wheeling, W. Va. Her mother's maiden name was Sarah Mar- shall, and she was of Irish origin. Captain and Mrs. Whitfield have had five children,

States Military Telegraph Corps. In July, 1862, while serving as cipher expert at headquarters of the 23d Brigade, he was captured with the command by the rebel Gen- eral Forrest, in the action at Murf reesboro, Tenn. He was a prisoner of war for a number of months, his last place of confinement being Libby prison, Richmond. After- wards he served in Telegraph Corps, with different commands in the army of C4eneral Sherman. He remained as cipher expert on the staff of Gen. Geo. H. Thomas from •the close of the war until the fall of 1867, when, having commenced the study of law, he resigned and returned to Beaver, and was prepared for the bar in the office of S. B. Wilson, Esq. He had been recommended previously for commission in regular army on account of gallantry, etc. [See Plum's History of the Military Telegraph, Vol. I, pages 56 and 274, and Vol. II, page 282.] In 1869 he was admitted to the bar and practiced a short time in Des Moines, Iowa, then returned to Beaver, entered into partnership with S. B. Wilson, Esq., which connection lasted until 1875. He was nominated for the otSce of president judge by the Republican party, in 1884, and elected in the fall of that year. In 1874 he was married to Lida J., daughter of Charles D. and Abigail K. Hurlbutt, of Beaver. The issue of this union is four children, two .sons and two daughters. John C. Wiegel, glass cutter, Beaver Falls, was born in Prussia, Feb. 23, 1852, and is a son of Carl and Mina AViegel, who came to America in 1856 and settled in Pittsburgh. Here John C. was reared, learned his trade of glass cutter, and worked as a journeyman seventeen years in the glass works of McKee Bros. In 1879 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since followed his trade and been foreman of the cutting- shop since 1883. In 1880 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Margaret Vet- ter, of Pittsburgh, and they have three children: Albert, Charles and Hilda. Mr Wie- gel is a member of the Beaver Falls Building and Loan Association and of the Co- operative Flint Glass Company, Limited; is a member of Tent No. 53, K. O. T. 31.; in politics he is a Democrat. Wiixox Bros., brick manufacturers, P. O., Beaver Falls, are natives of Eng- land, and located in New Brighton, this county, in 1884, where they were contractors engaged in the manufacture of brick for Fish Brothers until the spring of 1887. They then embarked in business for themselves in Chippewa township, where thej' nranufsct- ure a superior quality of brick, turning out from 400,000 to 500,000 per annum, giving- employment to seven hands, and are the only manufacturers in their line in Chippewa township. D. R. Wilkinson, general manager and superintendent of the Western File Works, Beaver Falls, was born in Lawrence county, Pa., July 31, 1858, and is a son of George and Margaret (Richey) Wilkinson. He came to Beaver Falls in 1870 and entered the employ of the Western File Works as a clerk; was successively promoted to assistant bookkeeper, bookkeeper and general traveling agent, and in February, 1887, was appointed general manager and superintendent, which position he now occupies. He married in 1873, Mary D., daughter of John Shoemaker, of Beaver Falls, and by her has two children: Bertha M. and Florence L. Mr. Wilkinson is a member of the Presbyterian church; he is a F. & A. M., a R. A. M., a member of the A. O. U. W. and American Legion of Honor; in politics he is a Republican. CiiKisTiAN Will, manager of the Star Glass Works, at Newark, Ohio, was born in Allegheny City, Pa., May 24, 1835, and is a son of Philip Will. His grandfather, also named Philip Will, was a soldier eleven years, and served under Napoleon Bonaparte. Our subject's parents were French, and his father, who was a tailor, carried on business in Allegheny City. Christian was reared ard secured his K-hcoling in Allegheny City; was removed from school at the age of ten years, and commenced work in the glass works. He proved himself a diligent helper, and has climbed from the bottom of the ladder to the top. In 1877 he bought a valuable farm in Brighton township where his family now reside. He was married in Allegheny City to Miss Margaretta, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Swart z) Sommers, who were of German origin. This union was blessed with five children, only one of whom is now living, Harrison T. Will, who has BIOGRAPHIES WEST SIDE. Y41

charge of the farm. He was born at Brownston, Pa., Marcli 29, 18C7, and attended the graded school at Pittsburgh, and the high school at Beaver, Pa.; entered Dulf's Com- mercial College at Pittsburgh, graduating in 1887. He was married June 10, 18t-5, to Miss Stella V., daughter of Marcius Ilarton, of Brighton township, and of English descent. They have one daughter, Queenette. Both Harrison T. Will and his father are Republicans.

J. H. Wilson, M. D., was born in Beaver borough Oct. 16, 1850, and is a son of Marmaduke and Lucinda (Henry) Wilson. His paternal and maternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Pennsylvania, and were of Irish and Welsh origin. The father is a farmer and resides in Beaver borough, where he owns 33 acres of land. His family consisted of ten children, of whom our subject is the sixth. He attended the old academy here and also Dr. McClean's seminary, ccmmenccd the study of medicine in Beaver, and completed the course at New Brighton, with Dr. D. iSlcKinney. His first course of lectures was at Jefferson >[edical College in 1873-74, and he completed his course at the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York, where he was graduated in Feb- ruary, 1876. He has since been in active practice in his native town. Dr. Wilson was married in 1878, to Eva, daughter of Michael Weyand, editor of the Times, in Beaver, and their children are Fred Bailey, Elizabeth and Juliet. Doctor and Mrs. Wilson are members of the Presbyterian church, which he joined in 1867. In politics he is a Dem- ocrat. He is devotedly attached to his profession. He is surgeon for the Pennsj Ivania Railroad Company at Beaver, and for the P. & L. E. R. R. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Railroad Medical Association; has been an active member of the Beaver County Medical Association for many years, and has served in all the offices. He is an active member of the American Medical Association, and has been a member since 1877. He served as jail physician in Beaver in 1884-85. Thomas Wilson, retired farmer, P. O. Industry, was born in Ireland In 1808, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Lindsey) Wilson, who came to America in 1819 with five children, and soon thereafter purchased 50 acres of laud, which they failed to hold, owing to invalidity of title. Not long afterward, however, Mr. Wilson purchased 300 acres, which he owned until his death. Thomas was reared to farm life, and hasresideel on his present farm since 1830. This property now comprises 120 acres, part cultivated and part wood land. Mr. Wilson was married, in 1833, to Jane Burnsides, also a native of Ireland, daughter of John Burnsides. To this union five children were born, four now living: George L , Margaret (now Mrs. Bowers), John B. and Eliza. The mother died in 1872. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Presbyterian church; politically a Republican, Samuel B. Wilson. Mr. Wilson, in his ancestry, unites the blood of the sturdy Scotch race and that of the Knickerbockers. In the early part of the eighteenth century his greatgrandfather. Samuel Wilson, who was of Scotch descent, married Mary Van Wier, a Hollander by birth. They owned and occupied a farm on ]Marsh creek,, near Gettysburg, Pa. They had two sons, Samuel and Marmaduke, the latter of whom married Susan Beatty in the j-ear 1744. He remained on the homestead until the death of his parents, who are buried in the cemetery at Gettysburg. He then removed to Westmoreland county. One of his sons, Patrick, who was born in York (now Adams) county in 1772, went to Mercer (now Lawrence) county in 1801, and engaged for a time in mercantile pursuits. In 1804 he married Rebecca, one of the eight daughters of William Morehead, and in 1811 he purchased and removed to a farm (still in possession of his descendants) about six miles north of New Castle, Pa., where he continued to reside, until the time of his eleath, in 1866. On this farm his son, Samuel Beatty Wilson, was born, Feb. 20, 1824. After having received a common-school and academic education, "Sam B.,"as he was called by his associates, entered Jefferson College, at Cau- nonsburgh, Pa., at which institution he was graduated in June, 1848, standing among the first in his class. His mastery of the construction of the English, Latin and Greek languages was never questioned by fellow-student or professor. Me)reover, he has not only kept up, but greatly increased his knowledge of the ancient classics by daily reading and timely reviews. Soon after leaving college, Mr. Wilson was chosen principal 742 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY.

of the Darlington academy, a position which he held until the fall of 1849, when he went to Somerset and became a student of law in the office of Hon. Jeremiah S. Black, then president judi^e of the Sixteenth Judicial District of Pennsylvania. On the 12th of November, 1850, Mr. Wilson was admitted to the bar, and immediately thereafter came to Beaver, where, on the 18th day of November, 1850, he was admitted to practice in the several courts of this county. In due time he acquired a lucrative practice. For more than the third of a century lie has been engaged in most of the important legal business that has been transacted in Beaver county, and always "with clean hands." His receipts for professional services have perhaps been greater in amount than those of any other resident lawyer that has at any time practiced at the Beaver bar. On tiie 12th day of April, 1854, Mr. Wilson married Elizabeth Robinson, daughter of George Robinson, who was then sheriff of Beaver county. Ever since their marriage ]\Irs. W^ilfon has been her husband's faithful assistant in his office. The many legal papers prepared by her, under the direction of her husband, have always been regarded as models in neatness and accuracy. But in a much higher sphere of action, as the mother of four children, viz.: Sarah (now deceased), Anna (wife of A. R. Whitehill, professor of physics in the West Virginia University), Mary (wife of George Davidson, cashier of the National Bank of New Brighton), and George (a student in his father's office), Mrs. Wilson has also performed her duties nobly. Mr. Wilson never eiigagtd in politics. He has decided political opinions, which, on proper cccasif ns,he expresses fear- lessly; but the end he aimed at was to become a thorough scholar, and an honest and successful lawyer. Of him it may be said in the words of another: "His learning is sufficient to enable him to realize the comparative littleness of all human achievements. He has outlived the ambition of display before courts and juries. He loves justice, law, and peace. He has learned to bear criticif-m without irritation: censure wilhcut anger; And calumny without retaliation. He has learned how surely all schemes of evil bring disaster to those who support them; and that the granite shaft of a noble reputation can not be destroyed by the poisoned breath of slander." Mark Wiseneu. Mr. Wisener is of German extraction and the son of .John George Wisener, who, on his emigration from Wiirtemburg at the age of sixteen, located in Butler, Butler county, Pa., where he established himself as the first butcher in the borough. Here he remained until his death in May, 1849, having married Margaret Nickolas, also of German descent, who came to America with her parents at the age of fourteen. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Wisener were Elizabeth (Mrs Seeger, of Youngstown, Ohio), Philip (who occupies the homestead), Mark (the subject of this sketch), George and Louis (who reside in Ohio), Anne (Mrs. Spear, of War- ren, Ohio), and Susanna (Mrs. Elliot). Mark Wisener was born Feb. 5, 1840, in the borough of Butler, Butler county. Pa., where Iris youth until his citrhteenth year was spent. He attended the common schools, and on completing his studies decided upon acquiring a trade. Removing to Pittsburgh for the purpose, he chose that of a c irriage blacksmith, and continued his apprenticeship until his removal to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1860, where for a brief time he follow-ed this trade. The call for troops then occurred at the beginning of the civil war, and Mr. Wisener, with patriotic zeal, enrolled his name with the three-months' men. On the 9lh of May, 1861, he enlisted for three years. After some time spent in West Virginia his regiment joined others in forming the army of the Cumberland, and jjarticipated in most of its important engage mants, arnoni? which may be cited tiie battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, Perryville, Missionary Ridge and all the ercounlers connected with Sheiman's march to the sea. He was discharged in July. 1864, at Covington. Ky., and at once resumed his trade in Pittsburgh. Three years later he lemovcd to New Brighton and cmLaiked in carriage manufacturing. Mr. Wi«euer continued thus employed until 1869, when he entered the arena of politics, and his name having been presented as the Democratic •candidate for the office of sheriff of Beaver country, he was elected by a flattering vote in a district strongly Republican. He filled the office for three years, and not being successful in his candidacy for the office of county treasurer, engaged for a year in the boot .

BIOGRAPHIKS WEST SIDE. Y43 and shoe business. lie next became the lessee of the " Merchants Hotel" in Beaver Falls, and in 1887 erected the " Grand Hotel,'" a commodious and elegant structure, of which, assisted by his sons, he is the popular landlord. Mr. "Wisener was, in 1860, married to Miss Mary Kraus, of Pittsburgh. Tbeir children are Frank L., Mark, Jr., Ct. Edward, Susan, Anna, Lizzie and Maggie. Mr. Wisener was a second time married, in 1878, to ]\Irs. Tena Foerstege, daughter of John Strack, of Rochester, in the same county, and their only child is a son, named John Abraham B. Wolf, farmer, P. O. Beaver, was born on the farm he now owns June 4, 1814. His father and grandfather w^ere both named John. The latter came to wliat is now Beaver county in 1782, and settled on the south side of the Ohio river, at what was then known as Logstown. He spent the first twelve years here clearing and farming. Our subject still owns the pack saddle his grandfather brought to Beaver county with him. The Indians stole thefr horses and drove them off. When thisfamily came, only the old blockhouse was here to mark the place where the handsome borough is now situated. Our subject's father, who was born in 1776, took this farm where our subject now lives, from the government. He took 330 acres. He had eleven children, and died in 1857. Abraham B. , who isthe fourth child, and the only surviving member of the family, was educated in the common schools, and has made farming the business of his life. He was married, in 1860, to Sarah B., daughter of James Eakin, of Irish descent, and they have four children: George Q., James E., Nannie V. and Esther Mary. Mrs. Wolf is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics Mr. Wolf is a Republican, and has served many years as justice of the peace. William Wolfshafeh, contractor and builder, Beaver Falls, was born in Alle- gheny county March 20, 1856, and is a son of Conrad and Dora Wolfshafer, natives of Oermany, who settled in Allegheny county about 1840, and came to Beaver Falls in 1884, where they now reside. William was reared in Allegheny county, and served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, which he followed eight years. In 1883 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has since been actively engaged as a contractor and builder. He has erected a large number of buildings in this and adjacent counties, among which are the Mulberry school-house in Beaver Falls, the German Lutheran church, the Darlington academy, at Darlington, the twelfth ward school building in Allegheny City, and many others. Mr. Wolfshafer is a member of the Evangelical

; is Republican. Lutheran church, of the L O. O. F . in politics he a John C. Woodruff, justice of the peace, Bridgewater. was born Nov. 6, 1857, and is a son of David and Mary A. (Mulner) Woodruff. His parents were natives of Ohio and of English descent. His father, who was a marble cutter by occupation, came to Bridgewater in 1847, and carried on the marble work in that place for over thirty years. He died Nov. 6, 1882. He had two sons, the elder, A. V., being a resident of Brooklyn, N. y. JohnC. was born and reared in Bridgewater, attended the common schools, and worked in his father's marble works. When quite young he went on the river, and worked in various capacities for about five years. He then located in Canada, where he remained until 1876, when he returned to his native county and accepted a position as shipping clerk in the Rochester Tumbler Works, where he remained six years. Then for a time he was employed at the Phoenix Glass Company's Works, at Phillipsburg. He is a Republican in politics, and was elected justice of the peace in 1887. He also does gas-fitting work. He is a member of the Republican county committee, and is secretary of the school board. He is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F., and occupies the lionorable position of deputy grand patriarch of the encampment; has served two terms as state representative of the Grand Lodge. He is one of the directors of the Bridgewater Building Association, and is agent for the Merchants' Protective Associa- tion. Shannon R. Workman, farmer, P. O, Beaver, was born in Darlington, this county. Aug. 22, 1820. His parents, James W. and Elizabeth (Shannon) Workman, were natives of Washington county. Pa., where they were married and first settled; thence they moved to this county, residing in tlie borough of Beaver, where the mother died; the father 744: HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY. departed this life in New Orleans, while on a traveling: expedition. They had three children: Lucinda (died in Washington count}'. Pa.), 3Iaria (died in Beaver) wife of Martin Lyon), and Shannon K. The last named acquired his education in Beaver Academy, and was married, Jan. 1, 1850, to Caroline Powers, who was born in this county June 10, 1830, a daughter of James and Ruth (Pumphrey) Powers, the former a native of Darlington, this county, and the latter of Virginia. They both died in this county, and had ten children, four now living. Mr. and Mrs. Workman have nine children: John S., Laura (wife of John Sleight, of Minnesota), Mary P., James P., George W., Samuel S., William F., Charles W. and Bessie E. Mr. Workman carried on mercantile business on his own account for about fifteen years, in Beaver; then, with his family, moved to Minnesota, where he followed farming three years, returning in 1860 to his present farm of 182 acres. In politics he is a Democrat. Henry Wurtzel, hardware, stove and tinware merchant, Beaver Falls, was born

in Pittsburgh, Pa. , in 1857. His parents, Nicholas and Elizabeth (Winters) Wurtzel, were natives of Germany and residents of Pittsburgh, many years. Henry was reared and educated in Pittsburgh, where he learned the trade of tinsmith. He came to Beaver Falls in 1880. and worked at his trade as a journeyman three years. In 1883 he embarked in business with L. C. Ross, in which he continued till 1888; then he established a store by himself. He is a prominent business man, a member of the Catholic church; in politics a Democrat. Edward W. Young, grocer, Beaver Falls, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, Sept. 4, 1859, and is a son of John G. and Anna (Brown) Young, the former of Youngstown, We-5tmoreland county, and the latter of Greenville, Mercer county. Pa. They were for

many years residents of Bridgewater, and have lived in Beaver Falls since 1871 . Their family consists of five children: Georgia (Mrs. E. D. Powell), Charles R., Edward W., Perry and Russell. Edward W. was reared in Beaver county, and for several years was employed in the planing mill of Wilson & Brierly. He embarked in the flour and feed business in June, 1886, and in his present business in the spring of 1888. Jacot; Young, farmer and milkman, P. O. Beaver Falls, was born in Germany Sept. 14, 1846, and is a son of Jacob amd Katrina (Homan) Young. The former emigrated to America in 1861, settled in Pittsburgh and later removed to Youngstown, Ohio, where he died. Our subject came to America in 1864, and located in Pittsburgh. He settled in Chippewa township in 1870 and engaged in farming, in which business he has since continued. In 1884 he engaged in the dairy business, keeping twenty-one cows, supplying a milk route to Beaver Falls, and doing a large and successful business. He attends the German Lutheran church; in politics he is a Republican. John Young (deceased) was born in 1812, and died in 1887. James Young came from Donegal, Ireland, at an early day, and soon after landing upon the free shores of America he came to this county and purchased 100 acres of land in Big Beaver township, where he lived until his death. He married Esther Wickinson, by whom were born four sons and six daughters, John being the third child. James died at the age of eighty-five years. John Young was born on the farm which he owned, and where he died. He married Isabella, daughter of John Crawford, of this county, and

they had five children : James R. , Mary E. (deceased), Esther T., William J. and G. H. Mr. Young was a prosperous farmer, and was the owner of two farms at his death. His widow survives him. James R., who now superintends the work on the farm, was married in 1877 to Isabella, daughter of Francis and ]\Iary (Douthitt) Gilky, and has three children: John C, ]\Iary E. and Joseph H. William J. lives with his mother on the homestead, and is unmarried. The family are members of the United Presbyterian church. WiLLiA.M J. Young, farmer, P. O. New Galilee, was born in Big Beaver township in 1842. Peter Young, liis paternal grandfather, immigrated from Donegal, Ireland, about 1795, and soon after landing came to Westmoreland county, where he engaged in farming and remained util 1800. He married ^Margaret Algeo, of County Armagh, Ireland, who bore him eight children. Peter came to Big Beaver township in 1800, and BIOGRAPHIES EAST SIDE. 745 purchased one hundred acres of land, which was a part of the population tract taken up b}^ Robert Wylie, and here he remained until his death. He died in 1838, at the age of seventy-six years. His wife died in 1830. Robert, the youngest child, and a farmer by occupation, married Jane, daughter of James and Susan (Sleath) McCanlis, also natives of Ireland. Eight children were born to this union, six of whom are living: Margaret, Susan, William, John, Robert, Hamilton Algeo and Elizabeth Jane. The father died in 1862, aged sixty years; the mother is living, at the age of seventy- eight. William J., our subject, was married in 1875 to Hattie J., daughter of John Wallace, and they have five children: Wallace Algeo, Knox ^IcCland, Robert ]McCanlis, Mary Florence and George Everett. Mr. Young now owns fifty-five acres, part of the 100 acres of his grandfather's farm. He has purchased an additional twenty-seven acres, has erected a new house and made other improvements. He is a Prohibitionist and a member of the Old School Covenanters. George Youts, wagon maker, was born in Centre county, in 1826. His father, Henry, was born in 1800, was by occupation a distiller, and came from Lancaster county to Centre county about February, 1820. His wife, Sallie, daughter of Samuel Brell- hord, bore nine sons and four daughters, of whom George is the eldest. Georo-e received a common-school education, and remained with his father until fifteen years old, when he learned the trade of wagon making. In 1846 he came to Beaver county, and has been engaged in manufacturing wagons, buggies, etc., and in repairing. He was married in 1848 to Julia, daughter of Samuel Stricby, of this county. By her he had six children, three of whom are now living: Sallie (now Mrs. Clute), George, who is in Kansas, and ^Nlamie (now Mrs. Esteb). His wife died in 1866, and in the following year he married Mrs. Frances E. Keller, of Cleveland, Ohio, who bore him three children, of whom Monte and Fannie are now living. Mr. Youts has for the past twelve years been a school director, and is now a Mason and Odd Fellow. In relio-ion he is a Presbyterian; politically a Republican.

CHAPTER XXYII.

]3I0GRAPIIIES—EAST SIDE.

James Agey, farmer, P. O. Rochester, was born in this county Nov. 16, 1830, a sou of George and Ellen (Mackey) Agey. They were natives of Pennsylvania, w'ere married in Youngstown, Ohio, settled in Beaver county. Pa., and remained there until their deaths. James was united in marriage Oct. 20, 1853, with Levina Otto, who was born in Beaver county, March 22, 1835, a daughter of David and Christina (Long) Otto, natives of this state. Her father is deceased, but her mother is still living in Butler county. Mr. and Mrs. Agey have one child, Angie, wife of David Hendrickson. She was born Feb. 7, 1855. Mr. Agey was reared on the farm, the pursuits of which he has his are always followed . He and wife members of the L'nited Brethren church. In politics he is a Democrat.

George Agner, proprietor of the Agner Brick Works, Rochester, was born in Butler county, Pa., July 1, 1837. His parents, George and Sophia (Mueler) Agner, natives of Darmstadt, Germany, settled in Lehigh county, Pa., in 1833, and in 1834 moved to Butler county. George, Sr.,was a farmer, and the father of six children. Of these, George, the fourth child, was educated in the Butler county common schools, and earlyinlifelearnedtheblacksmith'strade,which he followed for twelve years in Ohio and Allegheny county. In 1867 he embarked in his present business; bought an acre of